View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 16 - 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tambu correct herself to say she was born in Chapter 9?
(a) Uganda.
(b) Harare.
(c) Umtali.
(d) Mutare.

2. What does Tambu's doctor tell Tambu she thinks is one of Tambu's problems?
(a) Tambu has not been home in far too long.
(b) Tambu is hiding from her problems.
(c) Tambu is too fixated on her appearance.
(d) Tambu is talking too much about her past.

3. Who comes to the school to meet with Tambu and the headmistress at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. May.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Bennett.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Manyanga.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Chinembiri.

4. Why does Tambu contact Mrs. Samaita in Chapter 17?
(a) To ask for her old job back.
(b) To get her disability pay.
(c) To talk about applying for the headmistress position.
(d) To get Elizabeth's home address.

5. Who is one of the other female lodgers at Mai Manyanga's with Tambu?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mai Manyanga's youngest son?

2. What does Tambu learn about Aunt Lucia that surprises her and makes her respect Aunt Lucia more in Chapter 12?

3. What does Tambu do with the money she had planned on spending on Elizabeth?

4. What is Tambu's mother doing when Tambu arrives at the homestead in Chapter 19?

5. How does Tambu refer to Mai Moetsabi?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 285 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample