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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 9 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose house does Tambu arrive at in Chapter 3 looking for accommodation?
(a) Mrs. May's.
(b) Nyasha's.
(c) Christine's.
(d) Mai Manyanga's.

2. What does Christine bring for Tambu from the village in Chapter 5?
(a) A bag of mealie meal.
(b) Flowers to plant.
(c) An instrument to play.
(d) Money.

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

4. Who is Mai Manyanga's youngest son?
(a) Praise.
(b) Leon.
(c) Larky.
(d) Ignore.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Mai Manyanga most like to sing?

2. Why is Tambu no longer welcome at the hostel?

3. What do Mai Manyanga's sons discuss among themselves in Chapter 4?

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

5. What animal does Tambu hear when she wakes up in the beginning of Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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