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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Pages 50-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used to visit Maureen in the yard with July?
(a) July’s mother.
(b) July’s girlfriend in town.
(c) July’s sister.
(d) July’s wife.

2. What does Maureen realize about herself when she bathes in Section 1?
(a) She stinks.
(b) She is overweight.
(c) She has lost weight.
(d) She is frightened.

3. What is Bam’s profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Neuroscientist.
(d) Soldier.

4. What is understood by July's girlfriend in the city to be July’s responsibilities?
(a) His children at home.
(b) His children in town.
(c) His employer.
(d) His children in various places.

5. What is Martha particularly concerned about regarding July's situation with the Smalls in Section 2?
(a) He will not be happy.
(b) He will no longer be paid.
(c) He will run away.
(d) He will not be able to provide for the whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about the photo of Maureen and Lydia?

2. What is a Primus?

3. Where does July note that he was during his time away with the bakke?

4. What is happening politically, economically, and socially in the novel?

5. What have the boys learned to do instead of us toilet paper?

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