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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Selina do as Beryl comforts her at the park in Book 2?
(a) She tells a story from the island.
(b) She wonders what is going on.
(c) She keeps arguing.
(d) She reads poetry that she has written.

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

3. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?
(a) Because they do not have a mother.
(b) Because their mother Is out at a party.
(c) Because they do not know how to cook.
(d) Because they refused to beg for food.

4. Who does Deighton see on his way to visit his mistress?
(a) His mother.
(b) Yearwood.
(c) The police.
(d) Miss Mary.

5. What does Beryl tell Selina will happen to her if she does not menstruate by the time that she turns 20 years of age?
(a) That she will be shunned.
(b) That she will get fat.
(c) That she will lose her hair.
(d) That she will die.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Selina's parents argue about frequently?

3. Why is Book 2 called Pastorale?

4. In what part of New York does the Boyce family live?

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

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