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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, A Long Day and a Long Night, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Silla think of Selina?
(a) That Selina is her pride and joy.
(b) That Selina should be sent away.
(c) That Selina will never amount to anything.
(d) That Selina is the cross that she has to bear.

2. In what part of New York does the Boyce family live?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Little Italy.
(c) The Bronx.
(d) Queens.

3. What is the relationship between Selina and Beryl?
(a) Mother and daughter.
(b) Best friends.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Sisters.

4. Which of the following phrase best describes the relationship between Deighton and Silla?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) Father and daughter.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Unhappy marriage.

5. How does Miss Thompson like to spend her money?
(a) Buying presents for her grandchildren.
(b) Buying clothes for her sister.
(c) Buying presents for her roommates' children.
(d) Buying chocolates for herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Vergie?

2. What sets Miss Mary apart from the other tenants?

3. What is Selina's sister's name?

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

5. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?

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