Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the name of the man who fancies himself a matchmaker and who sells Mala the ingredients to make fresh bread and angel cake? (from Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2)

Mr. Hector.

Mr. Talap.

Mr. Pilai.

Mr. Thoroughly.

2.

In his father's clothes, what does Otoh think he looks like most? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

A clown.

A pallbearer.

A scholar.

A dancer.

3.

Why does Mala not prepare a brown fowl curry for her father like he commands? (from Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2)

Mala spends the day at Ambrose Mohanty's house and loses track of the time, missing the dinner hour.

Mala refuses to eat any animal flesh, and makes her dad a vegetable curry instead.

Because of Ambrose's visit, Mala does not make it to the markets in time to buy any suitable poultry.

Mala neglects to prepare the brown fowl in an act of rebellion against her abusive father.

4.

The Mohantys repeatedly mention someone called The Bird in this chapter. Who is The Bird? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

The Bird is their name for Mala.

The Bird is their name for Tyler.

The Bird is their pet.

The Bird is their nickname for their son Otoh.

5.

How does Pohpoh dress when she sneaks out in the night? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

Pohpoh dresses head to toe in black, with thongs on her feet.

Pohpoh wears an old dress of her mother's into the night.

Pohpoh dresses in her darkest clothing--olive-green pants and a dark brown vest.

Pohpoh wears her nightgown on her excursion.

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