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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who forbids Nyasha from coming to visit Tambu at school?
(a) The nuns.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Tambu.

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

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

4. What does Chido call Nyasha for refusing to back down to Babamukuru's anger?
(a) A fool.
(b) A hero.
(c) A coward.
(d) A child.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Nyasha do to her father that causes him to go into a blind fury, repeatedly slamming her head into the floor?
(a) She punches him.
(b) She spits on him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She calls him by his first name.

10. What surprises Tambu about the latrine at the homestead?
(a) It has been renovated.
(b) It is brand-new.
(c) It is filthy.
(d) It is spotless.

11. What is the name of Tambu's youngest brother?
(a) Budzodam.
(b) Odambudz.
(c) Dambudzo.
(d) Zodambud.

12. How many girls have been hired by Babamukuru to help with the cooking and other chores?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

13. During what month of the year does Tambu return home to the village for the first time?
(a) December.
(b) March.
(c) September.
(d) June.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children in the novel has arrangements made to be sent to the missionary school one town over?

2. How does Lucia feel about her new job?

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

4. With which of the following disorders does Nyasha struggle?

5. Which of the following characters begs Babamukuru to spare Nyasha and kill them instead?

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