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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Babamukuru's wife?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Saiguru.
(c) Taiguru.
(d) Baiguru.

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

3. What is Tambu told she cannot attend school when she turns of age?
(a) Her family does not have enough money.
(b) The school does not accept female students.
(c) Her brother fobids it.
(d) Tambu does not want to attend school.

4. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A writer.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A wife.

5. Which of the following utensils does Tambu need to eat properly?
(a) A fork.
(b) A knife.
(c) A set of chopsticks.
(d) A spoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nhamo feel about Babamukuru's house?

2. Who rises from the dinner table to fetch whatever Babamukuru wishes during the meal?

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

4. What does Tambu's mother think is the most important thing a woman must learn to carry?

5. Who are segregated at the swimming holes around Tambu's home?

(see the answer key)

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