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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 13 - 15).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Christine tell Tambu she is surprised about concerning Tambu in Chapter 10?
(a) That Tambu has not been home to the village in so long.
(b) That Tambu is not still working at the ad agency.
(c) That Tambu is no longer living at Mai Manyanga's.
(d) That Tambu is not making more money.

2. Who does Tambu see in the supermarket after the movie in Chapter 13?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Christine.
(c) Mrs. May.
(d) Tracey Stevenson.

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

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

5. 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 trying to rob all of the brothers the last time they visited.
(c) Not trying to cause discord between the brothers.
(d) Not attempting to kill one of the brothers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Tambu not get to meet the woman whose house she is looking for accommodation in in Chapter 1?

3. What book does Leon give to Tambu in Chapter 14?

4. Who does Tambu choose as her main target for her plan of the three Manyanga sons?

5. Where does Tambu attend school?

(see the answer key)

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