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

2. Which of the following areas is the point from which the Boyce family emigrates?
(a) Barbados.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Puerto Rico.

3. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?
(a) She bangs on the wall between their apartments.
(b) She wants to move away.
(c) She tries to kill them.
(d) She screams.

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

5. What does Mary think that Maritze's focus should be?
(a) Getting a job.
(b) Making more friends.
(c) Finding a new home.
(d) Finding a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Thompson like to spend her money?

2. What does Selina's mother bring home from work for Selina?

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

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what do Suggie and her date drink?

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

(see the answer key)

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