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

2. Who is the receptionist at Green Jacaranda?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Pedzi.
(c) Christine.
(d) Lucia.

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

4. What do Tambu's niece and nephew like to do when they visit Tambu?
(a) Swim in her pool.
(b) Eat sweets from the bakery next door.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Play with the neighbors' children.

5. What kinds of sounds does Tambu hear from Shine's room next door?
(a) Sounds of loud phone calls.
(b) Sounds of Shine practicing music.
(c) Sounds of sex.
(d) Sounds of pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of accent does Tracey have?

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

3. How does the woman Tambu is asking for accommodation in Chapter 3 refer to her own dead husband?

4. Who is Nyasha's daughter?

5. What has Tamu forgotten to do in the beginning of Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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