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1. In Chapter 1, how would you describe Tambu's relationship with the other women in her hostel?

In Chapter 1, Tambu is stand-offish and not at all socially engaged with the other women in her hostel.

2. What does the hostel matron, Mrs. May, try to help Tambu with in Chapter 1 and why?

The hostel matron, Mrs. May, tries to help Tambu to find another place to live in Chapter 1. She wants to help Tambu find an alternative place to live other than the hostel because Mrs. May is being pressured that Tambu is too old to live there and must move out soon.

3. What kind of shoes does Tambu wear to meet the Widow Riley in Chapter 1 and who gave them to her?

Tambu wears what she refers to as Lady Di heels to meet the Widow Riley in Chapter 1, and her cousin Nyasha sent the shoes to her from Europe.

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