Brown Girl, Brownstones Quiz

Paule Marshall

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Where does Deighton live and work after leaving his family? (from Book 3, The War, Chapters 8-10)

At the peace restaurant.

With his mistress.

On the streets.

With his brother.

2.

In Book 4, Chapter 10, which of the following statements best describes how Clive chooses to respond when his mother asks for his help? (from Book 4, Selina, Chapters 10-11)

He helps his mother rather than Selina.

He helps Selina rather than his mother.

He breaks up with Selina.

He runs away to get away from Selina.

3.

When Miss Thompson sees Selina as an adult, what topic does she discuss with her? (from Book 4, Selina, Chapters 4-6)

Her foot ulcer.

Life in the South.

How girls can get pregnant.

Why Silla is so angry.

4.

Who finally listens to Selina's worries about Silla's plan to sell Deighton's land? (from Book 3, The War, Chapters 1-4)

Suggie.

The priest.

Miss Thompson.

Miss Mary.

5.

What happens when Deighton tries to apply for an accounting job? (from Book 3, The War, Chapters 1-4)

He encounters racism.

He is beaten up.

He panics and does not go.

He is hired.

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