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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following facts is NOT true of Babamukuru's wife?
(a) She lives in a luxurious mansion.
(b) She is well-educated.
(c) She has four children.
(d) She has a personal driver.

2. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?
(a) Whatever food is served to her.
(b) Whatever food makes her happy.
(c) Whatever food the family eats.
(d) Whatever food makes her forget her home.

3. What emotion does Tambu force upon herself when she sees her uncle's great wealth?
(a) She forces herself to be unimpressed.
(b) She forces herself to be appreciative.
(c) She forces herself to be shocked.
(d) She forces herself to be confused.

4. What has Babamukuru taken away from Nyasha, causing an uproar at the dinner table?
(a) Her diary.
(b) Her dessert.
(c) Her book.
(d) Her telephone.

5. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?
(a) He hates the walk.
(b) He is confused by the walk.
(c) He is terrified of the walk.
(d) He enjoys the walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms does Tambu use to describe Babamukuru's home?

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Nyasha?

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

4. Which of the following is the traditional dish eaten as a staple at most meals by the villagers?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tambu feel about the food served to her and the cutlery she is forced to use at the table?

2. What does Babamukuru say in his formal speech welcoming Tambu to the family?

3. How does Tambu describe the swimming holes near her home?

4. What happens when Tambu is in town with Mr. Matimbo?

5. During Tambu's first dinner with the family, how does Babamukuru mandate when, and what, his family will eat?

6. How does Tambu feel about Maiguru and her relationship to education?

7. How does Tambu react to her discovery in the cornfield?

8. How does Tambu's father react to the news that there isn't enough money for both of his children to attend school?

9. Why are the young men at Babamukuru's dinner party unhappy?

10. How does Tambu handle washing the hands of her relatives?

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