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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine and Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Measles.
(c) Mumps.
(d) Scarlet fever.

2. In which of the following secret activities does Nyasha participate?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Dancing.

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

4. Whom does Maiguru blame for Tambu's inability to eat her meal properly?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Mainini.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Anna.

5. Who is put in charge of purchasing material for the dresses to be used in Jeremiah and Ma'Shingayi's wedding?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which holiday does the city host a dance for the school-age children?

2. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?

3. After the holidays, how long will Tambu and Nyasha be separated before the beginning of the next school year?

4. Which of the following is Babamukuru's nickname within the village?

5. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?

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