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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Netsai in relation to Tambu?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her cousin.

2. Which of the following characters does Tambu describe as "intangible"?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Anna.
(d) Nyasha.

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

4. What does Nyasha believe that her parents feel for her?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Anger.
(d) Apathy.

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

6. When thinking about her education, what does Nyasha wish?
(a) That she had never been sent to school.
(b) That she had never been sent to England.
(c) That she had been allowed to stay in England.
(d) That she could stay in school forever.

7. With whom does Tambu share a bedroom at Babamukuru's home?
(a) Anna.
(b) Tambu has her own bedroom.
(c) Nyasha.
(d) Maiguru.

8. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?
(a) For one week.
(b) For one year.
(c) For one day.
(d) For one month.

9. Which of the following is Babamukuru's nickname within the village?
(a) The Lord.
(b) The Master.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The King.

10. Which of the following terms does Tambu use to describe Babamukuru's home?
(a) Hut.
(b) Mansion.
(c) Shack.
(d) Hotel.

11. Which of the following is NOT a duty young girls in Tambu's village learn to do before getting married?
(a) Raise a baby.
(b) Clean.
(c) Tend a garden.
(d) Cook.

12. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?
(a) Because of their language barrier.
(b) Because of their age difference.
(c) Because their families have forbidden their friendship.
(d) Because of their economic statuses.

13. After the formal welcoming speech, which of the following contraptions is Tambu too embarrassed to admit she cannot work?
(a) A light switch.
(b) A water filter.
(c) A dishwasher.
(d) A toilet flush.

14. How does Nhamo feel about Babamukuru's house?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is offended.
(d) He is impressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?

2. What is the name of Babamukuru's maid?

3. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?

4. Which of the following forces Nyasha and Tambu to burst out laughing and have their first conversation?

5. How does Tambu feel about Babamukuru's wife?

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