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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the traditional dish eaten as a staple at most meals by the villagers?
(a) Madza.
(b) Fadza.
(c) Sadza.
(d) Jadza.

2. Which of the following is Babamukuru's nickname within the village?
(a) The Lord.
(b) The King.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The Master.

3. During their first conversation, what does Nyasha admit to Tambu?
(a) That she is beginning to hate Tambu for her conservative ways.
(b) That she hated Tambu when she first moved in.
(c) That she has hated Tambu since she was born.
(d) That she does not hate Tambu and never did.

4. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?
(a) She is too old.
(b) She is too tired.
(c) She is too fearful.
(d) She is too young.

5. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?
(a) Because of their economic statuses.
(b) Because their families have forbidden their friendship.
(c) Because of their language barrier.
(d) Because of their age difference.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the only word Tambu can translate from the conversation between Nyasha and her mother?

2. What task is Tambu asked to do for the visiting relatives?

3. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?

4. What has Babamukuru taken away from Nyasha, causing an uproar at the dinner table?

5. Which of the following adjectives does Babamukuru use to describe school-age children?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tambu feel about the food served to her and the cutlery she is forced to use at the table?

2. How did Nhamo react to Babamukuru's home and how did his reaction affect Tambu when she arrives at the home?

3. Why are the young men at Babamukuru's dinner party unhappy?

4. What education does Maiguru have, and how has her education changed her role within the family?

5. How does Tambu react to Babamukuru's arrival in the village?

6. During Tambu's first dinner with the family, how does Babamukuru mandate when, and what, his family will eat?

7. How does Nhamo die?

8. What happens when Tambu is in town with Mr. Matimbo?

9. What strategies does Tambu employ to keep her mind on her studies?

10. What does Babamukuru say in his formal speech welcoming Tambu to the family?

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