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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following disorders does Nyasha struggle?
(a) Bulimia.
(b) Hemophilia.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Anorexia.

2. Which of the following characters is the only one allowed in the family meeting regarding Lucia's presence on the homestead?
(a) Ma'Shingayi.
(b) Tambu.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Nyasha.

3. What does Babamukuru give to Jeremiah as a wedding gift?
(a) Land.
(b) A sack of gold coins.
(c) A cow.
(d) A car.

4. While Nyasha is at the hospital, where is Tambu sent?
(a) To the homestead.
(b) Back to school.
(c) To Babamukuru's home.
(d) To church.

5. Why is Nyasha favored within the school system?
(a) Because she comes from a wealthy family.
(b) Because she is the smartest in the class.
(c) Because she is the headmaster's daughter.
(d) Because she is well-traveled and well-respected.

6. How does Tambu react to her first school dance?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She enjoys herself fully.
(c) She is overwhelmed.
(d) She is bored.

7. Who is the first person Maiguru stays with after leaving Babamukuru?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Tete Gladys.
(c) Chido.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

8. What is the first doctor Nyasha's parents take her to see?
(a) A psychologist.
(b) A surgeon.
(c) An oncologist.
(d) A medicine man.

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

10. During which grade in school do the nuns arrive to give students general examinations?
(a) Sixth grade.
(b) Eighth grade.
(c) Seventh grade.
(d) Fifth grade.

11. During what month of the year does Tambu return home to the village for the first time?
(a) September.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) December.

12. How does Tambu feel about Lucia's outburst in the family meeting, at which she promises to leave the homestead, taking Ma'Shingayi with her?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is terrified.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is confused.

13. When Ma'Shingayi gives birth, what does she have?
(a) Twin sons.
(b) Twins -- one boy and one girl.
(c) A daughter.
(d) A son.

14. Which of the following is the same about Ma'Shingayi and Lucia at the time when Tambu comes to visit?
(a) They are both trying to divorce their husbands.
(b) They are both learning to sew.
(c) They are both gravely ill.
(d) They are both pregnant.

15. Who makes the final decision to kick Lucia off the homestead?
(a) Babamukuru.
(b) Ma'Shingayi.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Jeremiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite having a latrine, where does Tambu go to the bathroom?

2. Which of the following male characters compliments Maiguru on how hard she works and tells her that she may go to bed?

3. Whom does Babamukuru compliment for the work done on the homestead while he was away?

4. Which of the following students claims that studying for the exams is "the first time I've done something that matters"?

5. Which of the following women is the eldest in Tambu's family?

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