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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. How does Nyasha feel about her family's maid?
(a) Nyasha admires the maid's hard work.
(b) Nyasha finds the maid annoying.
(c) Nyasha is afraid of the maid's anger.
(d) Nyasha completely ignores the maid.

2. What language does Chido speak?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) Swahili.
(d) French.

3. What does Tambu claim she will do after she receives her education?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Get married.
(c) Return to the village.
(d) Send money to her family.

4. Which of the following is NOT a tradition observed by Babamukuru's family at the dinner table?
(a) Babamukuru serves the rest of the family, thus controlling their portions.
(b) Babamukuru dictates the menu.
(c) Babamukuru is always served first.
(d) The food is kept on warmers until Babamukuru is ready to eat.

5. Who is the first relative to be served at Tambu's dinner party?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Ma'Shingayi.
(d) Maiguru.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?

3. During their first conversation, what does Nyasha admit to Tambu?

4. How does Nhamo perform in school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the girls at Sacred Heart treat Nyasha?

2. How is the ice between Tambu and Nyasha finally broken, and what do they discuss during their first conversation?

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

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

5. What strategies does Tambu employ to keep her mind on her studies?

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

7. How does Babamukuru view the future of the village?

8. How is Babamukuru treated by the village when he returns?

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

10. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?

(see the answer keys)

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