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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Selina, Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Deighton want to be called Brother Boyce after he has fallen in with Father Peace?
(a) Because Father Peace negates all family ties.
(b) Because he acknowledges that he is not Selina's real father.
(c) Because Deighton is really Silla's brother.
(d) Because Deighton is ashamed of his family.

3. What are Deighton's happy news?
(a) That he has inherited land in Barbados.
(b) That they are about to have a son.
(c) That he is buying a house.
(d) That he has gotten a job.

4. In what way does Clive resemble Deighton?
(a) By lounging on the sofa.
(b) By eating too much.
(c) By having a mistress.
(d) By yelling at Selina.

5. What is the relationship between Mary and Maritze?
(a) Mother and daughter.
(b) Roommates.
(c) Sisters.
(d) Old lady and her nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Benton say about Selina?

2. What type of job do most immigrant women in the story have?

3. What does Selina realize when she sees the manner in which Mrs. Benton treats her daughter?

4. What does Selina think that her mother wishes that she were?

5. Who is Father Peace?

(see the answer key)

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