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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are segregated at the swimming holes around Tambu's home?
(a) Adults and Children.
(b) Blacks and Whites.
(c) There is no segregation at the swimming holes.
(d) Men and Women.

2. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?
(a) She slaps him in the face.
(b) She is affectionate and sentimental.
(c) She is unable to speak to him.
(d) She is uncharacteristically kind to him.

3. In what order are Tambu's visiting relatives served at dinner?
(a) From tallest to shortest.
(b) From wealthiest to richest.
(c) From most to least important.
(d) From oldest to youngest.

4. Which of the following characters does NOT observe the traditions of food service mandated in Babamukuru's home?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Anna.

5. How does the maid greet Tambu when she arrives at the house?
(a) Warmly.
(b) Rudely.
(c) Animatedly.
(d) She does not greet Tambu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?

2. When thinking about her education, what does Nyasha wish?

3. How does Tambu feel about the way Nyasha speaks to Maiguru?

4. Which of the following is NOT a duty young girls in Tambu's village learn to do before getting married?

5. What part about her uncle makes Tambu the most uncomfortable?

(see the answer key)

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