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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Pastorale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the argument between Selina and Beryl in Book 2, what does Selina believe that she will never do?
(a) Start bleeding.
(b) Have babies.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Understand love.

2. When they get to the park, where do Beryl and Selina go?
(a) To the zoo.
(b) To the clothing store.
(c) To the library.
(d) To the ice cream stand.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what do Suggie and her date drink?
(a) Rum.
(b) Soda.
(c) Milk.
(d) Gin.

4. What does Ina tell her mother that her father plans to do?
(a) Have a son.
(b) Divorce her.
(c) Move west.
(d) Move back to the island.

5. What is one of the main issues that the Boyce family faces?
(a) Racism.
(b) Fire.
(c) Floods.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Thompson not go to the doctor?

2. What does Selina do as Beryl comforts her at the park in Book 2?

3. How does Deighton's mistress treat him?

4. When Suggie gives Selina some rum to drink in Book 2, what does she tell Selina that the rum will do to her?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?

(see the answer key)

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