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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator speak to the person that lives near her house?
(a) Loudly.
(b) With respect.
(c) Softly.
(d) In a condescending manner.

2. What does the narrator say about the media?
(a) They only cover reality TV.
(b) They do not print the letter she sent them.
(c) They do not cover what happens in the townships.
(d) They do not cover the last South African gold medalist at the Olympics.

3. What is Mr. Vercueil doing in the back yard that the housekeeper's daughters watch?
(a) Ride a bicycle.
(b) Work on the lawn mower.
(c) Clean the pool.
(d) Dig a hole.

4. What is the narrator's name?
(a) Mrs. Cress.
(b) Mrs. Curren.
(c) Mrs. Cam.
(d) Mrs. Crosh.

5. What does the narrator say about charity not being appreciated?
(a) It is a crime.
(b) It is necessary.
(c) It is disrespectful.
(d) It has no point.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator refuse to give the man money for nothing?

2. What is the narrator doing when the boy startles her?

3. What does the narrator offer to do for Florence?

4. What prevents the narrator from going shopping in Part One?

5. Who is the narrator of the book?

(see the answer key)

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