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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 does Tambu claim she will do after she receives her education?
(a) Get married.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Send money to her family.
(d) Return to the village.

2. What does Nyasha believe that her parents feel for her?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Anger.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Apathy.

3. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) Underwear.
(c) Cocktail gown.
(d) Slippers.

4. How does Tambu's father react to the news that she cannot attend school?
(a) He is pleased.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is confused.

5. How does Babamukuru arrive at the village when he comes to visit?
(a) By helicopter.
(b) On foot.
(c) By car.
(d) By carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?

2. Which of the following characters does Tambu describe as "intangible"?

3. How long after being diagnosed with his disease did Nhamo die?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tambu's father react to the news that there isn't enough money for both of his children to attend school?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Tambu react to her discovery in the cornfield?

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

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

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

10. How does Tambu's mother provide financial help for her household?

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