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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the things Tambu notices about the kitchen of the house she visits for accommodation in Chapter 3?
(a) It has obviously recently been flooded.
(b) It is spotless and gleaming.
(c) It has half of its flooring missing.
(d) It is grungy and there are cockroaches there.

2. Who is the only man in the house Tambu moves into in Chapter 4?
(a) Larky.
(b) Leon.
(c) Mako.
(d) Shine.

3. Who eventually saves Gertrude from the crowd?
(a) A cook.
(b) A driver from one of the other combis.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) A priest.

4. What is Tambu's plan for one of Mai Manyanga's sons?
(a) Tambu wants to buy drugs from one of Mai Manyanga's sons.
(b) Tambu wants to kill one of Mai Manyanga's sons.
(c) Tambu wants to marry one of Mai Manyanga's sons so she will be financially secure.
(d) Tambu wants to go into business with one of Mai Manyanga's sons.

5. How does the woman Tambu is asking for accommodation in Chapter 3 refer to her own dead husband?
(a) VaLeonya.
(b) Mr. Miyagi.
(c) Mr. Leonya.
(d) VaManyanga.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Tambu arrive at in Chapter 1 looking for accommodation?

2. Why does Tambu not get to meet the woman whose house she is looking for accommodation in in Chapter 1?

3. What is one of Mai Manyanga's son's names?

4. What does Mai Manyanga feed her grandchildren in Chapter 4?

5. Whose house does Tambu arrive at in Chapter 3 looking for accommodation?

(see the answer key)

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