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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the light look like in the sky when Makina arrives at the address?
(a) Pink flowers.
(b) Drying blood.
(c) Gray with snow.
(d) Yellow storm clouds.

2. How does Makina describe Mr. Aitch?
(a) A filthy pig.
(b) An old dinosaur.
(c) A reptile in pants.
(d) A strutting peacock.

3. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?
(a) She is not used to being treated this way.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She knows Mr. Aitch will be angry.
(d) She does not want to make a scene.

4. What does Makina say Mr. Q has never been known to do?
(a) Forgive a debt.
(b) Forget an insult.
(c) Forgive an enemy.
(d) Raise his voice.

5. Who is guarding Mr. Double-U?
(a) A black man with a badge.
(b) A boy Makina has had relations with.
(c) A solitary silent man.
(d) Goons with guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makina’s gunshot wound feel when she washes up?

2. How many times does Makina think she has arrived, only to find out that she has to keep going?

3. What is it about Makina’s boyfriend’s behavior that inspires respect in her?

4. Makina says that the language she hears in the U.S. contains both ancient memory and what other trait?

5. What is Mr. P patting while he talks with Makina?

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