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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what type of bed does Tambu's mother sleep?
(a) A reed mat.
(b) A featherbed.
(c) A dirt floor.
(d) A bamboo mat.

2. During which meal does Nyasha collapse in front of her family?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Brunch.

3. What does Lucia threaten to do to Ma'Shingayi's baby if she doesn't get out of bed?
(a) Drown him.
(b) Bury him.
(c) Poison him.
(d) Stab him.

4. With which of the following disorders does Nyasha struggle?
(a) Anorexia.
(b) Hemophilia.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Bulimia.

5. Who claims that Babamukuru is beating Nyasha because she is a girl?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Chido.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Tambu.

6. Which of the following students claims that studying for the exams is "the first time I've done something that matters"?
(a) Chido.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Nyaradzo.
(d) Tambu.

7. How are Ma'Shingayi and Lucia related?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) Lucia is Ma'Shingayi's aunt.
(c) Ma'Shingayi is Lucia's mother.
(d) They are cousins.

8. Which of the following is NOT a purchase Maiguru makes at the general store for Tambu to take with her to her new school?
(a) Tomato sauce.
(b) Fruit juice.
(c) Rice pudding.
(d) Tinned jam.

9. For which holiday does the city host a dance for the school-age children?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Kwanza.

10. What happens when students are "screened out"?
(a) They are promoted to a higher grade.
(b) They are kicked out of the school.
(c) They are left to repeat their same grade.
(d) They are sent to a different school in another town.

11. Which of the following is NOT something Ma'Shingayi accuses Maiguru of during the family meeting?
(a) Turning Tambu against the family.
(b) Killing Nhamo.
(c) Thinking she's better than everyone.
(d) Bewitching Babamukuru.

12. How does Tambu's father, Jeremiah, feel about Tambu winning a scholarship?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is outraged.
(d) He is suspicious.

13. Who makes the final decision to kick Lucia off the homestead?
(a) Babamukuru.
(b) Ma'Shingayi.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Maiguru.

14. How long had Lucia been homeless before coming to stay at the homestead?
(a) 21 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 11 years.
(d) 19 years.

15. Where is the school dance held?
(a) Washington Hall.
(b) Faruk Hall.
(c) Beit Hall.
(d) Columbus Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is NOT blamed by Babamukuru for Nyasha's wild ways?

2. How does Nyasha feel about the upcoming school exams?

3. Which of the following characters does NOT speak to Babamukuru about Tambu's punishment?

4. How many people arrive at the homestead to celebrate Babamukuru's arrival?

5. How does Tambu travel to the nun's school?

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