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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 does Tambu feel about Babamukuru's wife?
(a) Tambu admires her.
(b) Tambu does not know her.
(c) Tambu fears her.
(d) Tambu hates her.

2. What language does Chido speak?
(a) French.
(b) Swahili.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. Why does Tambu believe she was passed over for education by Babamukuru?
(a) Because she is a girl.
(b) Because she is too smart.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because she is unintelligent.

4. Which of the following beverages does Tambu regularly drink with Maiguru?
(a) Tea.
(b) Rice wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Juice.

5. How does Tambu feel when she is forced to interact with the village women in the kitchen?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is confident.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which month of the year did Nhamo die?

2. How does Ma'Shingayi react when Babamukuru walks up her drive to tell her of Nhamo's death?

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

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Nyasha?

5. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nhamo die?

2. What emotions does Tambu feel when she enters her uncle, Babamukuru's, home for the first time?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What strategies does Tambu employ to keep her mind on her studies?

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

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

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