Make Your Home Among Strangers: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which emotion would Lizet have been feeling when she decided to get into Jillian's bed? (from Chapter 9 - 10)

Despair

Hatred

Joy

Comfort

2.

What is the significance of Lizet asking herself the most Latina approach to tracking down her father? (from Chapter 15 - 16)

She knows that she has been over-compensating since coming home and needs to moderate her behavior.

She is trying to make sure that she doesn't forget her own culture by always acting as Latina as possible.

She knows that her father is hiding from her, so needs to think in a Latina way in order to find him.

She is aware that her behavior has changed and does not want to act in a way that could be perceived as white.

3.

Why does Lizet view her silence about Lourdes' relationship with Caridaylis as a form of redemption? (from Chapter 33 - 34)

She knows that Leidy would not want to know.

She has said so many bad things that keeping quiet about one thing appears good.

She thinks that silence is a form of virtue.

She believes she is protecting Leidy from being hurt.

4.

What function does salad play in Lizet's conversation with Lourdes and Leidy? (from Chapter 7 - 8)

It represents Lizet's dislike for her mother.

It shows how Lizet's diet is improving now that she is away from home.

It shows that Lizet will not eat vegetables in any form.

It represents a contrast between the white world of Rawlings College and the Cuban world at home.

5.

What is suggested by Lizet's enjoyment of Dr. Kaufmann's humor, love of the beach, research topics, and philosophy on research? (from Chapter 25 - 26)

Lizet is falling in love with Dr. Kaufmann.

Dr. Kaufmann is trying hard to attract minority students.

Lizet has found someone in authority at Rawlings College to whom she can relate.

Dr. Kaufmann has had a similar experience to Lizet in being at Rawlings College.

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