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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tambu learn about Aunt Lucia that surprises her and makes her respect Aunt Lucia more in Chapter 12?
(a) Aunt Lucia has found Tambu a job.
(b) Aunt Lucia has bought two houses.
(c) Aunt Lucia is running a security agency.
(d) Aunt Lucia has earned her degree.

2. Why is Tambu no longer welcome at the hostel?
(a) She has been disruptive.
(b) She is too old for the hostel's rules and the board members want her to leave.
(c) She has been arrested too many times.
(d) She has been accused of stealing from others.

3. What is Christine's nickname?
(a) Chris.
(b) Kiri.
(c) Chrissy.
(d) Tina.

4. Where does Tambu travel in Chapter 1 to investigate a possible new place to stay for accommodation?
(a) Borrowdale.
(b) Cape Town.
(c) Harare.
(d) Mali.

5. What do Leon and Nyasha have to borrow money for in order to help Mai Taka?
(a) Ransom, so they can get her son back from kidnappers.
(b) Funeral expenses to bury her mother.
(c) Gas, so they can drive her to a clinic for medical help.
(d) Doctors' fees for her daughter, who is gravely ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nyasha's daughter?

2. Who gave Tambu the nice heels she owns?

3. What gift does Nyasha's family give Tambu when she leaves?

4. What kinds of creatures does Tambu feel crawling over her in times of stress?

5. What does Tambu do to Elizabeth in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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