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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Babamukuru compliment for the work done on the homestead while he was away?
(a) Ma'Shingayi.
(b) Tambu.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Maiguru.

2. Which of the following characters stays behind after the holidays to care for Ma'Shingayi?
(a) Lucia.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Tambu.

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

4. What color is the fabric purchased for the bridesmaids' dresses?
(a) Green.
(b) Peach.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Pink.

5. How long does Nyasha sleep when she's getting a good night's sleep?
(a) 9-10 hours.
(b) 3-4 hours.
(c) 7-8 hours.
(d) 5-6 hours.

6. How does Tambu feel about Lucia's outburst in the family meeting, at which she promises to leave the homestead, taking Ma'Shingayi with her?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is terrified.
(d) She is confused.

7. Which of the following is NOT a reason Lucia gives as to why she must stay on the homestead?
(a) She has nowhere else to go.
(b) She was invited to stay.
(c) She is too poor to leave.
(d) The homestead is her family.

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

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

10. What is Babamukuru's only expense at Tambu's new school?
(a) Her tuition.
(b) Her uniform.
(c) Her books.
(d) Her lodging.

11. Which of the following characters does NOT speak to Babamukuru about Tambu's punishment?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Nyasha.

12. What is the name of the man Lucia arrived at the homestead with?
(a) Suremake.
(b) Takesure.
(c) Makesure.
(d) Suretake.

13. Which of the following male characters compliments Maiguru on how hard she works and tells her that she may go to bed?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Tete Peter.
(d) Babamukuru.

14. How does Tambu travel to the nun's school?
(a) By taxi.
(b) By plane.
(c) By bus.
(d) By foot.

15. Who curls up next to Nyasha on the night of the fight, sleeping with their arms wrapped around her?
(a) Chido.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Maiguru.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ma'Shingayi gives birth, what does she have?

2. Which of the following best describes Tambu's attitude as she returns to the homestead?

3. Which of the following women is the eldest in Tambu's family?

4. After the holidays, how long will Tambu and Nyasha be separated before the beginning of the next school year?

5. How does Babamukuru react to the dress Nyasha wears for the dance?

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