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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what singer is Amma listening when Belinda enters Amma's room for the first time?
(a) Thom Yorke.
(b) Katy Perry.
(c) Jim Morrison.
(d) Kurt Cobain.

3. What sound does Belinda hear during the shopping trip that soothes her greatly?
(a) The sound of laughing children.
(b) The sound of rainfall.
(c) The sound of church bells.
(d) The sound of honking cars.

4. What two colors are associated with wealth, according to Belinda?
(a) Blue and orange.
(b) Yellow and brown.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) Red and blue.

5. In what sort of location is Belinda taken shopping for a new clothing?
(a) A tailoring shop.
(b) An open-air market.
(c) A mall.
(d) A shop on a busy city street.

6. Dr. Otuo tells Belinda emphatically that she is there to take what action?
(a) To learn.
(b) To improve her English.
(c) To report back on Amma's activities.
(d) To clean.

7. Amma sees Belinda as someone who is "happy to be" (105) what?
(a) Led.
(b) Calm.
(c) Alive.
(d) Fed.

8. What object is described in the prologue as "like a slice of wedding cake" (ix)?
(a) A headwrap.
(b) A lamb.
(c) A coffin.
(d) A dress.

9. When Belinda attended school in Adurubaa, how did she always perform when test results were announced?
(a) In the top 3.
(b) In the lowest 5.
(c) In the top 10.
(d) In the lowest 3.

10. Nana suggests that Belinda tell Amma to help her get to and from what location each day?
(a) Abraham College.
(b) Acadia College.
(c) Abacus College.
(d) Aaron College.

11. How many students had been present at the seminar at which Amma met Roisin?
(a) 100.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 50.

12. The narrator states that Belinda had started working in Aunty and Uncle's house at the same time as which other character?
(a) Belinda's mother.
(b) Amma.
(c) Mary.
(d) Nana.

13. From whose perspective is Chapter 6 narrated?
(a) Amma.
(b) Mary.
(c) Belinda.
(d) Nana.

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

15. What type of person is being beaten in Amma's story from her time in Ghana?
(a) A little boy.
(b) An old man.
(c) An old woman.
(d) A little girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Belinda and Mary return from the zoo, Belinda marvels once more at which aspect of Aunty and Uncle's lifestyle?

2. What sort of odor does Amma believe her best friend has?

3. Belinda is surprised by which aspect of the photos she sees in Amma's bedroom?

4. In Chapter 7, Mary and Belinda communicate with one another using what method?

5. When Mary is able to finally pit an avocado with only her knife, she suggests that she and Belinda go to what location to celebrate?

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