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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 Chido call Nyasha for refusing to back down to Babamukuru's anger?
(a) A hero.
(b) A coward.
(c) A child.
(d) A fool.

2. How long does Nyasha sleep when she's getting a good night's sleep?
(a) 9-10 hours.
(b) 5-6 hours.
(c) 3-4 hours.
(d) 7-8 hours.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT speak to Babamukuru about Tambu's punishment?
(a) Nyasha.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Tambu.

4. When Babamukuru is beating Nyasha, what does he demand of her?
(a) To be obedient.
(b) To be submissive.
(c) To be respectful.
(d) To be smart.

5. Which of the following characters stays behind after the holidays to care for Ma'Shingayi?
(a) Nyasha.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Tambu.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many girls have been hired by Babamukuru to help with the cooking and other chores?

2. Whom does Babamukuru compliment for the work done on the homestead while he was away?

3. How does Lucia feel about her new job?

4. What happens when students are "screened out"?

5. What is the name of the man Lucia arrived at the homestead with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After Nyasha collapses and is brought to the doctor, what is her diagnosis?

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

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

5. What is the process of being "screened out" at school and why does Nyasha fear it?

6. How does the family react to the news that Babamukuru has found Lucia a job?

7. How does Babamukuru propose to deal with the evil that has been following his family?

8. How does Tambu feel about the village latrine?

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

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

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