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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What are Digit-All Beads? (from Part 4: The Children)

Digit-All Beads are digital chips implanted into the hand which operate as small holographic screens; these are automatically connected to the Internet and provide functionality similar to a smartphone.

These are tracking devices which the government forces upon every citizen in order to track each person and forcibly inject them with an HIV vaccine.

These are digital beads worn on bracelets or necklaces which operate as miniature wi-fi routers.

These are miniature light sources, like a small flashlight, implanted in the finger to preserve energy and provide light during power cuts.

2.

What is The Change? (from Part 4: The Children)

The shift in international governance structures from nation-states to a few allied international governing bodies, such as the Sino-American Consortium (SAC).

The shift from handheld mobile devices to implanted devices.

The fall of the Kariba Dam.

Dramatic and catastrophic climate change.

3.

How does Sylvia feel about Loveness? (from Part 3: The Mothers)

Sylvia is jealous of Loveness’ beauty.

Sylvia is attracted to her and their friendship is characterized by flirtation, although they never become lovers.

Sylvia thinks of Loveness as an older sister who guides her through the world of sex work.

Sylvia looks down on Loveness for being of a lower class than Sylvia’s aunt Cookie.

4.

When does Sibilla find out she is descended from the Gavuzzis? (from Part 2: The Grandmothers)

When the Colonel attempts to rape her in her home.

As a child, when Adriana tells her about her heritage.

During her honeymoon with Federico.

At one of Lina’s parties.

5.

Who are the plural first person narrators who conclude the first section? (from Part 1: The Falls)

A chorus of human singers.

An erhu.

Percy speaking in the royal we.

An unspecified swarm, most likely of mosquitoes.

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