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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 is NOT a reason Lucia gives as to why she must stay on the homestead?
(a) The homestead is her family.
(b) She was invited to stay.
(c) She is too poor to leave.
(d) She has nowhere else to go.

2. How does Tambu feel about Lucia's outburst in the family meeting, at which she promises to leave the homestead, taking Ma'Shingayi with her?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She is terrified.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is apathetic.

3. During which grade in school do the nuns arrive to give students general examinations?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Seventh grade.
(d) Sixth grade.

4. Which of the following male characters compliments Maiguru on how hard she works and tells her that she may go to bed?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Tete Peter.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Jeremiah.

5. What happens when students are "screened out"?
(a) They are promoted to a higher grade.
(b) They are left to repeat their same grade.
(c) They are sent to a different school in another town.
(d) They are kicked out of the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the fabric purchased for the bridesmaids' dresses?

2. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Tambu to her new school with the nuns?

3. Which of the following students claims that studying for the exams is "the first time I've done something that matters"?

4. How does Tambu's father, Jeremiah, feel about Tambu winning a scholarship?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Nyaradzo?

5. How does Maiguru react to the vicious fight that breaks out between Babamukuru and Nyasha after the dance?

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

7. Why doesn't Nyasha want to attend the missionary school one town over?

8. How does Tambu feel about the village latrine?

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

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

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