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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. How long after being diagnosed with his disease did Nhamo die?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Two months.

2. Which of the following food items does Tambu's mother sell in town?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Bread.
(d) Milk.

3. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?
(a) Whatever food makes her forget her home.
(b) Whatever food is served to her.
(c) Whatever food makes her happy.
(d) Whatever food the family eats.

4. What is the age difference between Nhamo and Tambu?
(a) Nhamo is older than Tambu
(b) There is no mention of Nhamo's age.
(c) Tambu is older than Nhamo.
(d) Nhamo and Tambu are the same age

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a tradition observed by Babamukuru's family at the dinner table?

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

3. Which of the following bits of advice is NOT given to Tambu during her formal welcoming speech?

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

5. How does Tambu feel about Netsai?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nyasha feel about the time she and her brother spent in England?

2. How does Nhamo die?

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

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

5. How does Tambu describe the swimming holes near her home?

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

7. How do the girls at Sacred Heart treat Nyasha?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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