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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 topics does Nyasha frequently discuss in her letters to Tambu?
(a) Her diet.
(b) Her grades.
(c) Her chores.
(d) Her crushes.

2. Which of the following characters begs Babamukuru to spare Nyasha and kill them instead?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Mainini.
(d) Chido.

3. After the wedding, how long is Anna given off so Tambu can complete the household chores?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two fortnights.
(d) Two days.

4. Which of the following characters does NOT object to Tambu accepting a scholarship from the nuns?
(a) Babamukuru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

5. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Tambu to her new school with the nuns?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Ma'Shingayi.
(d) Babamukuru.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a purchase Maiguru makes at the general store for Tambu to take with her to her new school?

2. Where is Tambu's mother lying when the family first arrives?

3. Where is Tambu's father when the she arrives to visit?

4. Which of the following characters is NOT blamed by Babamukuru for Nyasha's wild ways?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT fall to their knees in gratitude to Babamukuru?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do nuns from the Sacred Heart arrive at the mission school?

2. How does Tambu feel about the village latrine?

3. During the family meeting, what does Lucia say about Jeremiah and his relationship with Ma'Shingayi?

4. How does Babamukuru feel about Lucia's presence on the homestead?

5. Who is Nyaradzo?

6. What does Nyaradzo believe to be special about her brothers?

7. How does Tambu feel when Babamukuru returns to the city, leaving her alone with her pregnant mother?

8. What is the reaction from Babamukuru's family when Tambu wins a scholarship to the Sacred Heart?

9. What part about studying makes Nyasha most nervous, and how does she combat those nerves?

10. What does Nyasha find most strange about the white people who live at the mission?

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