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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tambu notice about her new mattress in Chapter 4?
(a) It is not there.
(b) It has fungus.
(c) It is ripped.
(d) It is very new.

2. Who is Tambu's hostel matron in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Mole.
(b) Mrs. Marple.
(c) Mrs. May.
(d) Mrs. Maplethorpe.

3. What does Tambu do in response to the crowd's anger toward Gertrude?
(a) She closes the bus door on Gertrude.
(b) She picks up a rock and gets ready to throw it at Gertrude.
(c) She finds a man to help Gertrude.
(d) She defends Gertrude.

4. Who eventually saves Gertrude from the crowd?
(a) A homeless man.
(b) A priest.
(c) A cook.
(d) A driver from one of the other combis.

5. What does Tambu put in her tea in very large quantities in Chapter 3?
(a) Milk.
(b) Lemon.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Cocaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tambu decline to have put in her new room in Chapter 3?

2. Who taps on Tambu's window in the middle of the night in Chapter 6, asking to be let in?

3. Where has Nyasha moved to from Zimbabwe?

4. What does Tambu scold herself for not doing in the beginning of Chapter 5 concerning the Manyanga sons?

5. What does the woman who knocks on Tambu's window in Chapter 6 end up doing?

(see the answer key)

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