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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something different that Seth notices about Mrs. Fabiyi?
(a) Her home country.
(b) Her culture.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her language.

2. How do the neighborhood children feel about Mrs. Fabiyi?
(a) They think she is an angel.
(b) They think she is a witch.
(c) They think she is a ghost.
(d) They think she is queen.

3. What is Samona's last name?
(a) Gemini.
(b) Aquarious.
(c) Libra.
(d) Taurus.

4. Who tells Seth that Grandma is very sad about Matant Margaret's death?
(a) Chantal.
(b) Samona.
(c) Jean-Claude.
(d) Manmi.

5. Who tells Seth what to expect at Matant Margaret's death?
(a) Chantal.
(b) Enrie.
(c) Samona.
(d) Jean-Claude.

6. How does Chantal feel about marriage?
(a) She thinks marriage is a sacred bond.
(b) She thinks marriage should be outlawed.
(c) She does not think she wants to get married.
(d) She thinks marriage is for fools.

7. On which floor of the apartment building is Mrs. Fabiyi's home located?
(a) The fourth floor.
(b) The second floor.
(c) The third floor.
(d) The first floor.

8. From which African country did Mrs. Fabiyi immigrate from?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Chad.
(d) Libya.

9. Which of the following is the main reason why Seth tries to avoid Samona?
(a) Because he is afraid of being bullied by her.
(b) Because she always gets him into trouble.
(c) Because he has a crush on her.
(d) Because she is embarrassing to be around.

10. Where is Matant Margaret's coffin kept during the duration of the wake?
(a) In the middle of the crowd.
(b) In front of the crowd.
(c) To the side of the crowd.
(d) Behind the crowd.

11. What is the name of Samona's cat?
(a) Cookie-cookie.
(b) Nightmare.
(c) Angel.
(d) Prowler.

12. Which of the following is NOT a reason Chantal gives as to why she loves Jerome?
(a) He supports her dreams.
(b) He admires her family.
(c) He understands her emotions.
(d) He listens to her when she talks.

13. Where does Samona plan to register for the upcoming beauty pageant?
(a) At school.
(b) At town hall.
(c) Through her local church.
(d) Over the Internet.

14. Which of the following toiletry products did Seth and Samona sell door-to-door hoping to raise money?
(a) Soap.
(b) Toothpaste.
(c) Hair spray.
(d) Shampoo.

15. How does Samona define a wake for Seth?
(a) As a haunted house.
(b) As a gathering of friends.
(c) As a raucous party.
(d) As a somber event with lots of tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters muttered that Seth's family was "a typical Caribbean family"?

2. What does Samona's father do for a living?

3. Which of the following is missing from Mrs. Fabiyi's apartment, which confuses the children?

4. How does Seth react to Samona's hope to compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

5. At the time of the novel's setting, how long has Seth's family been living in America?

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