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Bitter Fruit | Quiz

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Bitter Fruit | Quiz

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1)

How does Alec react to his wife's request to discuss the family? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

He is relieved.
He is apathetic
He is confused.
He is angered.
2)

Where did Du Boise work before entering the army? (from Part 3, Chapter 29)

On a cotton farm.
In a steel mill.
In a diamond mine.
On a fishing boat.
3)

Who sends Lydia a letter from Toronto? (from Part 1, Chapter 9)

Martha.
Mireille.
Mikey.
Miranda.
4)

What is the name of the woman that Silas had an affair with? (from Part 1, Chapter 8)

Bernice.
Bernadette.
Brenda.
Betty.
5)

What is Mikey's initial reaction to hearing that he is the product of a rape? (from Part 1, Chapter 10)

He does not believe it.
He is confused.
He is horrified.
He is apathetic.
6)

How did Silas's father die? (from Part 1, Chapters 13-14)

From tuberculosis.
From cancer.
From small pox.
From influenza.
7)

Whom does Michael bribe to say that he was not in the vicinity of Du Boise's murder, should the police ask? (from Part 3, Chapter 29)

The shop owners.
The local soldiers.
The Imam.
The taxi drivers.
8)

Where does Lydia decide to relocate to after leaving Silas? (from Part 3, Chapter 30)

In Johannesburg.
In Pretoria.
In Cape Town.
In Lesotho.
9)

How does Mikey react to Lydia when he senses that she is angry with him when she returns from the hospital? (from Part 1, Chapter 12)

He starts a shouting match with her.
He ignores her.
He slaps her.
He lays his head in her lap.
10)

How does Lydia know that her letter from Toronto has been intercepted? (from Part 1, Chapter 9)

There are fingerprints covering the envelope.
There are words and phrases blacked out in the letter.
The envelope has been resealed with tape.
There is a tear in the corner of the envelope.
11)

What does Silas fantasize about when thinking about his upcoming birthday party. (from Part 3, Chapter 21)

Taking a wild vacation with his wife.
Quitting his job and moving abroad.
Buying a new car.
Beginning an affair with a much younger woman.
12)

How does Lydia react to the new bedroom Silas and Mikey have redecorated for her? (from Part 1, Chapter 15)

She is delighted.
She is offended.
She is confused.
She is apathetic.
13)

Where does Mikey hide his mother's diary? (from Part 1, Chapter 10)

Under his mattress.
In a cupboard.
In his dirty laundry.
In his pillowcase.
14)

Which of the following characters is NOT one that Lydia has as a dance partner during the party? (from Part 3, Chapter 26)

Silas.
Mikey.
Joao.
Alec.
15)

Why does Silas call Alec after returning home from the hospital? (from Part 1, Chapter 8)

To report his homecoming.
To check up on the news.
To check up on Mikey.
To hear his voice.
16)

Whom does Silas call a traitor while out for dinner and drinks? (from Part 2, Chapters 19-20)

Alec.
Julian.
Mikey.
Grace.
17)

Where do Julian and Kate find Silas, completely drunk, at his birthday party? (from Part 3, Chapter 26)

In the garden.
On the roof.
In the bathroom.
In his car.
18)

What is the name of the mosque where Michael's grandfather was the Imam? (from Part 2, Chapter 17)

Germania Street Mosque.
Granite Street Mosque.
Griffith Street Mosque.
Gooseberry Street Mosque.
19)

How does Silas feel when he realizes that his wife has left him for another man? (from Part 3, Chapter 28)

He feels boiling anger.
He feels deep sorrow.
He feels utter confusion.
He feels complete relief.
20)

How does Lydia hear about Du Boise's death? (from Part 3, Chapter 30)

On the radio.
On the television.
From Mikey, on the telephone.
In the newspaper.
21)

What happens when Mikey tries to break the blue Ali stone? (from Part 1, Chapter 12)

It bounces away.
It cracks the wall.
It shatters into a million pieces.
It cuts his hand.
22)

How does Michael respond to Vinu's story of abuse from her father? (from Part 2, Chapter 18)

He shouts at her.
He cries with her.
He ignores her.
He hugs her.
23)

Which of the following is NOT something Silas feels he is completely incapable of doing with his family? (from Part 1, Chapter 15)

Recriminate.
Justify.
Transform
Accuse.
24)

What does Silas drink until he is drunk at Mam Agnes and Jackson's anniversary party? (from Part 2, Chapters 19-20)

Vodka.
Wine.
Whiskey.
Tequila.
25)

What does Silas see lying in a hospital bed when he wakes from his nightmare? (from Part 1, Chapter 8)

A dead man.
An abandoned baby.
A sick old woman.
An empty bed with crisp white sheets.
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