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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 rooms of the home is particularly difficult for Tambu to navigate when she first moves to Babamukuru's
(a) The pantry.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The bedroom.

2. Which of the following is NOT true of Nyasha?
(a) Returning home to Africa was a shock.
(b) She had forgotten that Africa was her home.
(c) That she can no longer speak Shona.
(d) That she thinks the African people are savages.

3. Whom does Maiguru blame for Tambu's inability to eat her meal properly?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Tambu.
(c) Anna.
(d) Mainini.

4. When thinking about her education, what does Nyasha wish?
(a) That she had been allowed to stay in England.
(b) That she had never been sent to England.
(c) That she could stay in school forever.
(d) That she had never been sent to school.

5. How do the village women react to Tambu's cooking skills?
(a) They ignore her.
(b) They chide her.
(c) They praise her.
(d) They are confused by her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Tambu's mother sell her food items?

3. What language does Tambu and her family speak at home?

4. What does Tambu's mother think is the most important thing a woman must learn to carry?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What hopes does Tambu have for her relationship with Nyasha once she arrives at Babamukuru's home?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Tambu feel about Maiguru and her relationship to education?

7. What do the village children eat at the dinner party honoring Babamukuru?

8. How is Babamukuru treated by the village when he returns?

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

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

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