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

2. What other relative does Tambu spend a significant amount of time telling the doctor about in Chapter 9?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Mako.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Christine.

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

4. What does Tambu scold herself for not doing in the beginning of Chapter 5 concerning the Manyanga sons?
(a) Not pursuing Praise as a romantic target.
(b) Not attempting to kill one of the brothers.
(c) Not trying to cause discord between the brothers.
(d) Not trying to rob all of the brothers the last time they visited.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Nyasha encourage Tambu to do that she thinks will make Tambu feel better in Chapter 11?

5. What does Nyasha tell her children to call Tambu?

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