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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. How old is Selina at the opening of the book?
(a) Sixteen (16).
(b) Twelve (12).
(c) Ten (10).
(d) Eight (8).

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?

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

5. Who is Vergie?

(see the answer key)

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