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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. Who runs back to Babamukuru to tell him that Nyasha is alone with a boy?
(a) Jocelyn.
(b) Chido.
(c) Brian.
(d) Tambu.

2. Which of the following is the same about Ma'Shingayi and Lucia at the time when Tambu comes to visit?
(a) They are both pregnant.
(b) They are both learning to sew.
(c) They are both trying to divorce their husbands.
(d) They are both gravely ill.

3. What color is the fabric purchased for the bridesmaids' dresses?
(a) Green.
(b) Peach.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Pink.

4. How does Babamukuru react to the dress Nyasha wears for the dance?
(a) He thinks she looks beautiful.
(b) He thinks she looks inappropriate.
(c) He thinks she looks womanly.
(d) He thinks she looks like a clown.

5. How many people arrive at the homestead to celebrate Babamukuru's arrival?
(a) 34.
(b) 44.
(c) 24.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Tambu about the latrine at the homestead?

2. What does Nyasha feel that the family is turning Babamukuru into?

3. How does Tambu react to her first school dance?

4. What is the name of Tambu's youngest brother?

5. During which grade in school do the nuns arrive to give students general examinations?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tambu feel about the village latrine?

2. What causes Lucia to burst out of the kitchen during the family meeting and attack Takesure?

3. How do Nyasha's parents react to the dress she wears to the Christmas dance?

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

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

6. How does Tambu react when Lucia announces that she is leaving the homestead for good?

7. Who is Nyaradzo?

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

9. How does Ma'Shingayi feel about Lucia staying on the homestead?

10. How does Tambu feel about her parents' impending wedding ceremony?

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