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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 13 - 15).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the visitor who comes to Mai Manyanga's at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Christine.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Anushu.
(d) Nyasha.

2. What has Tamu forgotten to do in the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Pay Nyasha back the money she had loaned her.
(b) Weed the garden Nyasha asked her to weed.
(c) Take Mai Taka to her doctor's appointment.
(d) Thank Nyasha for letting her stay at her house.

3. Who does Tambu choose as her main target for her plan of the three Manyanga sons?
(a) Silence.
(b) Larky.
(c) Praise.
(d) Ignore.

4. What does Christine's past include?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Addiction.
(c) Experience fighting in the war.
(d) Teaching.

5. What crime does Shine commit in Mai Manyanga's house?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Rape.
(c) Murder.
(d) Selling drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Widow Riley think Tambu is in Chapter 10?

2. Where was Tambu's previous job that she gave up?

3. Whose house does Tambu arrive at in Chapter 1 looking for accommodation?

4. What publication does the hostel matron routinely complete the crossword in?

5. What do the two strangers at the bus stop give to Tambu in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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