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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Maritze is bitter?
(a) She is too tall.
(b) She is crippled.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She is illegitimate.

2. In Book 1, Chapter 3, why does the other man think that Deighton will not make money at his latest venture?
(a) Because he is lazy.
(b) Because White people are not be likely to hire him.
(c) Because he is stupid.
(d) Because there are not any good jobs available.

3. Why is Silla not happy about Deighton's good news?
(a) Because she does not want more children.
(b) Because she worries that he will squander his inheritance.
(c) Because she thinks that he will kill her.
(d) Because she is afraid that money is evil.

4. What does Suggie like to drink?
(a) Rum.
(b) Water.
(c) Milk.
(d) Beer.

5. Which of the following is the year in which the opening of the book is set?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1939.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Selina at the opening of the book?

2. What is one of the main issues that the Boyce family faces?

3. What does Mary think that Maritze's focus should be?

4. How does Deighton's mistress treat him?

5. What will the children at Miss Thompson's do when it is time for bed?

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