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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Pages 91-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bam not aware of when he shows the gun to the villagers?
(a) They already know it exists.
(b) They think it is a weapon against them.
(c) They don’t know what it is.
(d) They don’t believe in guns.

2. What does Maureen note in Section 3 that she doesn’t want to hear a spiel on?
(a) Whether or not their old lives were a lie.
(b) Whether or not their politics are justified.
(c) Whether or not their lives are in danger.
(d) Whether or not she is a good mother.

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

4. What do the children bring to help the small animals born in their hut?
(a) Water.
(b) Flea collars.
(c) A bag for bedding.
(d) Food.

5. What does July claim in Section 5 that Maureen doesn’t like?
(a) That he keeps the car keys.
(b) Being away from home.
(c) That he isn’t waiting on her family.
(d) Being dependent on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old woman become angry with July in Section 2?

2. Why does Maureen not enter July’s hut?

3. Why does July’s family have difficulty understanding why the Smalls wouldn't just fly overseas?

4. Who cooked for the Smalls in Section 6?

5. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?

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