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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many scholarships do the nuns offer to the students at the missionary school?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

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

3. How many lashes does Tambu receive on the day of her parents' wedding?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 35.
(d) 25.

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

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

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) Nyaradzo.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Tambu.

7. What is the name of the boy who teaches Nyasha new dance steps?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Paul.
(c) Dave.
(d) Andy.

8. How does Nyasha feel about the upcoming school exams?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is terrified.

9. What is the name of the school at which the nuns work?
(a) Our Lady of Sorrows.
(b) Saint Paul.
(c) Immaculate Conception.
(d) Sacred Heart.

10. What is the first doctor Nyasha's parents take her to see?
(a) A medicine man.
(b) An oncologist.
(c) A psychologist.
(d) A surgeon.

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

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

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

14. After the wedding, how long is Anna given off so Tambu can complete the household chores?
(a) Two fortnights.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two days.

15. Which of the children in the novel has arrangements made to be sent to the missionary school one town over?
(a) Chido.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Nyaradzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of bed does Tambu's mother sleep?

2. Why is Nyasha favored within the school system?

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

4. Which of the following characters is the only one allowed in the family meeting regarding Lucia's presence on the homestead?

5. What job does Babamukuru find for Lucia?

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