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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 is one of the things Tambu notices about the kitchen of the house she visits for accommodation in Chapter 3?
(a) It is grungy and there are cockroaches there.
(b) It is spotless and gleaming.
(c) It has half of its flooring missing.
(d) It has obviously recently been flooded.

2. What is Tambu's plan for one of Mai Manyanga's sons?
(a) Tambu wants to marry one of Mai Manyanga's sons so she will be financially secure.
(b) Tambu wants to kill one of Mai Manyanga's sons.
(c) Tambu wants to go into business with one of Mai Manyanga's sons.
(d) Tambu wants to buy drugs from one of Mai Manyanga's sons.

3. What does the woman who knocks on Tambu's window in Chapter 6 end up doing?
(a) Leaving a baby in a basket on the front stoop.
(b) Stripping naked in the front yard and calling for Shine to come out.
(c) Shoving a letter under Shine's door.
(d) Threatening to hurt herself.

4. Where does Tambu get a job in Chapter 7?
(a) At a school.
(b) At an ad agency.
(c) At a newspaper.
(d) At a law firm.

5. What does Tambu tell the stranger on the bus she does for a living in Chapter 2?
(a) Property manager.
(b) Horticulture.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the other female lodgers at Mai Manyanga's with Tambu?

2. What happens between Mai Manyanga's sons in Chapter 7?

3. What happens to Gertrude that sets off the mob's anger in Chapter 2?

4. What is one of Mai Manyanga's son's names?

5. What kinds of sounds does Tambu hear from Shine's room next door?

(see the answer key)

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