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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 part about Babamukuru's eating habits worries Tambu?
(a) That he eats too late.
(b) That he eats too frequently.
(c) That he eats too early.
(d) That he eats too infrequently.

2. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?
(a) For one year.
(b) For one day.
(c) For one week.
(d) For one month.

3. Which of the following terms does Maiguru use to describe Nyasha's change of attitude?
(a) Teenage.
(b) Anglicized.
(c) Disgraceful.
(d) Alarming.

4. What part about her uncle makes Tambu the most uncomfortable?
(a) His appearance.
(b) His religion.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His attitude.

5. After the formal welcoming speech, how does Tambu feel about her cousin, Nyasha?
(a) She feels pity for Nyasha.
(b) She feels superior to Nyasha.
(c) She feels offended by Nyasha.
(d) She feels jealous of Nyasha.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tambu feel about the way Nyasha speaks to Maiguru?

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

3. What is the name of Babamukuru's maid?

4. What emotion does Tambu force upon herself when she sees her uncle's great wealth?

5. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Tambu feel about the tea Maiguru serves at her home?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?

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

9. How does Nyasha react to the fact that she cannot find her D.H. Lawrence book?

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

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