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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI (Chapters 20 - 22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What injury does Tambu's sister sustain in the war?
(a) She loses an eye.
(b) She loses a hand.
(c) She loses an arm.
(d) She loses a leg.

2. Which girl does Tambu encounter in Chapter 8 who engages in scandalous behavior?
(a) Esmeralda.
(b) Djembouti.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Christine.

3. Who is Tambu's doctor in Chapter 9?
(a) Dr. Tenent.
(b) Dr. Winton.
(c) Dr. Jones.
(d) Dr. Tigue.

4. Who does not come out to meet Christine in Chapter 5 when Mai Manyanga calls her?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Mako.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Tambu.

5. What does Mai Manyanga feed her grandchildren in Chapter 4?
(a) Spinach.
(b) Sausages.
(c) Candy bars.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nyasha's daughter tell Nyasha that her brother Panashe does not want to go to school?

2. What has happened to Mai Taka in Chapter 14 that has caused her such distress?

3. Who is another of Tambu's hostel mates who is angry with her for how she treated Gertrude in Chapter 2?

4. Who does Widow Riley think Tambu is in Chapter 10?

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

(see the answer key)

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