Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tsitsi Dangarembga
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tsitsi Dangarembga
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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. What color is the dirt surrounding Babamukuru's home?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Tan.

2. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?
(a) Her new school clothes.
(b) Her new car.
(c) Her new bedroom set.
(d) Her new school notebooks.

3. Which of the following utensils does Tambu need to eat properly?
(a) A fork.
(b) A knife.
(c) A set of chopsticks.
(d) A spoon.

4. When Tambu hears that she cannot attend school, what does she ask her parents for?
(a) Dresses.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Books.
(d) Dolls.

5. Who is Netsai in relation to Tambu?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tambu's father react to the news that she cannot attend school?

2. Which of the following terms does Maiguru use to describe Nyasha's change of attitude?

3. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?

4. How does Tambu feel when she enters her uncle's house for the first time?

5. How does the maid greet Tambu when she arrives at the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tambu react to her sleeping arrangements at Babamukuru's house?

2. How is the ice between Tambu and Nyasha finally broken, and what do they discuss during their first conversation?

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

4. How does Babamukuru control the education of the village children where Tambu lives?

5. What excuses does Maiguru make about Nyasha's poor attitude and rude behavior?

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

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

8. How does Babamukuru view the future of the village?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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