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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tambu contact Mrs. Samaita in Chapter 17?
(a) To ask for her old job back.
(b) To get her disability pay.
(c) To talk about applying for the headmistress position.
(d) To get Elizabeth's home address.

2. What does Tracey tell Tambu Zimbabwe is known for that relates to her new business?
(a) Zimbabweans are some of the best stone sculptors in the world.
(b) Zimbabweans are known for their vinyards.
(c) Zimbabweans are known for their innovation in new cuisine.
(d) Zimbabweans are known for their fine craft beers.

3. What gift does Tambu bring for her mother in Chapter 20?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Candy.
(c) Money.
(d) A blouse and skirt.

4. What song does Nyasha sing on the way to the movies in Chapter 13?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) Stand By Me.
(c) Ba Ba Black Sheep.
(d) Ten Green Bottles.

5. Why is Mai Taka's husband upset that she is going to the movies with Nyasha's family?
(a) He thinks she should move back to Europe.
(b) He accuses Mai Taka of thinking she belongs to another family.
(c) They had plans themselves that she forgot about.
(d) He thinks she should get a different job.

6. What is Tracey frustrated about "adding value" to in Chapter 20?
(a) Her clients.
(b) Her land.
(c) Her employees.
(d) The entire continent of Africa.

7. What space in Nyasha's house does she say every woman should have one of?
(a) The powder room.
(b) The library.
(c) The beauty spot.
(d) The walk-in closet.

8. What gift does Nyasha's family give Tambu when she leaves?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A new suitcase.
(c) A new fountain pen.
(d) A new makeup kit.

9. What is Part 3 of the book called?
(a) Ravenous.
(b) Reveling.
(c) Arriving.
(d) Reckoning.

10. What does Tambu often do on Saturday mornings in Chapter 18?
(a) Visits her mother.
(b) Visits the Queen Victoria Library.
(c) Helps Nyasha cook for her workshops.
(d) Volunteers at the orphanage.

11. Why is Tambu jealous of Pedzi?
(a) Tambu thinks Pedzi is smarter than she is.
(b) Pedzi is young and beautiful.
(c) Tambu thinks Pedzi is richer than she is.
(d) Pedzi has come up with new ideas for the business.

12. What publication does Tracey say can never come into the office again in Chapter 20?
(a) The Stormer.
(b) The Pilot
(c) The Herald.
(d) The Clarion.

13. What does Tracey say the Chinese are interested in?
(a) Profits.
(b) Governments, not people.
(c) Elections.
(d) Food security.

14. What has happened to Mai Taka in Chapter 14 that has caused her such distress?
(a) She has lost her job.
(b) She has had a miscarriage.
(c) Her son has died.
(d) Her mother has died.

15. What gift does Tambu bring for her father?
(a) Money.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Gardening tools.
(d) A shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tambu refer to Mai Moetsabi?

2. What kind of fashion implements does Pedzi favor?

3. Who is one of the domestic workers who will help Tambu at her new home in Chapter 15?

4. Why are the Swedish tourists in Chapter 22 disappointed with the breakfast?

5. Who does Tambu mistakenly think has died in Chapter 21?

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