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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of handles are said to be the most valuable at the market?
(a) The largest.
(b) The lightest.
(c) The shiniest.
(d) The heaviest.

2. Who helps Mary come up with an alter ego who will help her pretend that she loves her work and life?
(a) Doctor Otuo.
(b) Aunty.
(c) Belinda.
(d) Uncle.

3. What action does Belinda take when Mary burns her hands peeling the eggs?
(a) She makes an ointment for Mary.
(b) She runs to tell Aunty.
(c) She scolds Mary for being so careless.
(d) She takes her to the sink and runs her hands under cold water.

4. Belinda recalls that her mother had acted in what way when "the biggest change came" (41)?
(a) Calm.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Anxious.

5. When Amma picks Belinda up from the airport in London, what preemptive comment does Amma make to Belinda?
(a) She says she knows her hair is messy and that she likes it.
(b) She says that Belinda cannot borrow any of her clothes.
(c) She says that she is aware that Belinda is probably hungry.
(d) She says that she knows she smells bad but that she did not have time to shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belinda recalls using what object as a desk during her time living at home and attending school?

2. What mode of transportation do Amma and Belinda use to get from the airport to Nana's house?

3. Chapter 8 takes place how many days after the end of Chapter 7?

4. What quality of Belinda's does Nana say will eventually bring Amma around?

5. Which act by the pallbearers inspires the mourners to respond with cheers?

(see the answer key)

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