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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jennie believe Clare was left in the United States?
(a) Because she was smart.
(b) Because she was beautiful.
(c) Because of her skin color.
(d) Jennie doesn't know why.

2. How does Clare's father feel about telling her she is black?
(a) Proud.
(b) Angry.
(c) Confused.
(d) Fearful.

3. How does the narrator describe weapon manufacturing, in "Chapter 1"?
(a) An English trade.
(b) A big business.
(c) A job for the strong.
(d) A dangerous line of work.

4. How many daughters do Kitty and Boy have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. In "Chapter 2," how does being far from home affect some Jamaicans?
(a) They gain power from it.
(b) They are sad with it.
(c) They are frustrated with it.
(d) They feel free because of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, why were the lands originally taken from the Jamaicans?

2. Whose face is on the notes used at the laundry?

3. In the beginning of "Chapter 1," what has just ended?

4. What does Boy do at the laundry?

5. In "Chapter 1," what origin is given for the word "ruinate"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," how are the soldiers' lifestyles described?

2. What do the soldiers want to do to Miss Mattie's land?

3. What flashback occurs in "Chapter 3"?

4. How is Clare introduced in "Chapter 4"?

5. What job does Kitty have, in "Chapter 3"?

6. What does Kitty do with the notes, in "Chapter 3"?

7. What does Clare do, at the end of "Chapter 4"?

8. How is Clare's relationship with Paul defined?

9. How does Boy feel about life in America, in "Chapter 3"?

10. What was Christopher's childhood like?

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