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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?

2. After the formal welcoming speech, how does Tambu feel about her cousin, Nyasha?

3. How does Nhamo perform in school?

4. Which of the following is NOT a tradition observed by Babamukuru's family at the dinner table?

5. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Nhamo die?

3. How does Tambu react to Babamukuru's arrival in the village?

4. How does Babamukuru control the education of the village children where Tambu lives?

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

6. How does Babamukuru's family feel about their maid, Anna?

7. How does Tambu's mother provide financial help for her household?

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

9. What education does Maiguru have, and how has her education changed her role within the family?

10. What do the village children eat at the dinner party honoring Babamukuru?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, Babamukuru chastises Nyasha, accusing her of being promiscuous. Why did Babamukur believe that Nyasha was acting inappropriately? Do you agree with his assessment of his daughter's behavior? Why or why not? Second, explain the double standard Babamukuru has for his children's behavior. How does he feel about Chido's promiscuous ways?

Essay Topic 2

The older female characters have many different responsibilities. First, create a list of older female characters in the text and briefly describe each of their roles within the family. What is the attitude of the older women toward their responsibilities in the family? How do their attitudes compare/contrast to the attitudes of the younger girls?

Essay Topic 3

Tambu's family runs on a strict hierarchy. First, explain the hierarchy within Tambu's extended family -- who is on top? Who is on the bottom? Then explain how the hierarchy is expressed during the opening scenes in the novel, when Babamukuru first returns to the village. Then compare/contrast that to the way the hierarchy is expressed when Tambu returns to the village for the Christmas holidays. What has changed? What has stayed the same?

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