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

3. How long had Lucia been homeless before coming to stay at the homestead?
(a) 19 years.
(b) 21 years.
(c) 13 years.
(d) 11 years.

4. How does Nyasha feel about the upcoming school exams?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is terrified.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is apathetic.

5. Which of the following characters does NOT fall to their knees in gratitude to Babamukuru?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Ma'Shingayi.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Maiguru.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following women is the eldest in Tambu's family?

2. How does Babamukuru react to the dress Nyasha wears for the dance?

3. What is the name of the school at which the nuns work?

4. Who is put in charge of purchasing material for the dresses to be used in Jeremiah and Ma'Shingayi's wedding?

5. How does Lucia feel about her new job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Ma'Shingayi feel about Tambu winning the scholarship?

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

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

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

8. How does Tambu feel about the village latrine?

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

10. How are the dresses for Ma'Shingayi's wedding purchased?

(see the answer keys)

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