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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Deighton at the mattress factory?
(a) His arm is injured in the machinery.
(b) He gets fired.
(c) He causes a riot.
(d) He has a heart attack.

2. What does Beryl do to comfort Selina after they argue at the park?
(a) She rubs her feet.
(b) She brushes her hair.
(c) She holds her close.
(d) She buys her candy.

3. How many siblings does Beryl have?
(a) Three (3).
(b) Five (5).
(c) Six (6).
(d) Seven (7).

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?
(a) Chopping wood.
(b) Selling voodoo dolls.
(c) Making rum.
(d) Accounting.

5. Who is Father Peace?
(a) A man who Deighton believes to be God incarnate.
(b) A priest who tries to help Selina's family.
(c) A man from Barbados who claims to be God.
(d) A missionary from the Caribbean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following item types will Silla make and sell for extra money?

2. At the end of Book 3, what does Silla do when she realizes that Deighton will not be returning?

3. How do others react when Selina tries to tell them about her mother's plan to sell her father's land?

4. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?

5. In Book 3, what is Silla's reaction after hearing her father reminisce about courting her mother?

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