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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Stab him.
(d) Poison him.

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

3. What does Nyasha feel that the family is turning Babamukuru into?
(a) A god.
(b) A monster.
(c) A man.
(d) A hero.

4. Which of the following characters is the only one allowed in the family meeting regarding Lucia's presence on the homestead?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

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

6. Why is Nyasha favored within the school system?
(a) Because she is the headmaster's daughter.
(b) Because she comes from a wealthy family.
(c) Because she is well-traveled and well-respected.
(d) Because she is the smartest in the class.

7. Which of the following characters is NOT blamed by Babamukuru for Nyasha's wild ways?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Chido.

8. Which of the following best describes Tambu's attitude as she returns to the homestead?
(a) She is worried that her family will no longer recognize her.
(b) She refuses to return, and won't leave her bedroom.
(c) She does not understand why anyone would want to visit the village.
(d) She has been unable to sleep for a week.

9. When Ma'Shingayi gives birth, what does she have?
(a) A daughter.
(b) Twin sons.
(c) Twins -- one boy and one girl.
(d) A son.

10. During which grade in school do the nuns arrive to give students general examinations?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

11. Who runs back to Babamukuru to tell him that Nyasha is alone with a boy?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Chido.
(c) Brian.
(d) Jocelyn.

12. How many friends does Nyasha have at school?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

13. While Nyasha is at the hospital, where is Tambu sent?
(a) Back to school.
(b) To the homestead.
(c) To Babamukuru's home.
(d) To church.

14. Despite having a latrine, where does Tambu go to the bathroom?
(a) In a bedpan.
(b) In the bushes.
(c) She travels to the only flush toilet in town, at the library.
(d) In the river.

15. Who is put in charge of purchasing material for the dresses to be used in Jeremiah and Ma'Shingayi's wedding?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Tambu about the latrine at the homestead?

2. What is the name of the school at which the nuns work?

3. How does Tambu react to her first school dance?

4. What part of Nyasha's recent behavior at exam times worries Maiguru?

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Lucia gives as to why she must stay on the homestead?

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