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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator feel about "her"?
(a) He feels sorry for her.
(b) He still loves her.
(c) He thinks she's ridiculous.
(d) He hates her.

2. What does Sarat do to her hair after she goes into Emerald Creek?
(a) She pulls it down over her eyes to avoid people looking at her.
(b) She braids it into dreadlocks.
(c) She shaves it all off.
(d) She dyes it bright green.

3. What happens that causes Martina to pack up her family and flee their home?
(a) The destruction of their home.
(b) The explosions and bombings of war.
(c) The illness of her mother.
(d) The death of all their livestock.

4. What is a Sea-Tok?
(a) A boat that uses solar-fed motors.
(b) A small horse trained to carry riders through water.
(c) A bicycle equipped to go in the water.
(d) A car that steers like a boat.

5. What color is associated with the Free Southerners?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Martina arrives at the refugee camp, she is told to claim a certain town as her hometown. What is the name of that town?

2. What kind of structure are the Chestnuts assigned to live in when they arrive at the refugee camp?

3. What kind of home does Sarat live in?

4. How is the refugee camp laid out?

5. What do the women in the refugee camp call their homemade liquor?

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