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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 he is lazy.
(d) Because there are not any good jobs available.

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

3. What does Selina think that her mother wishes that she were?
(a) Smarter.
(b) Taller.
(c) A boy.
(d) Older, so that she could work.

4. 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 get fat.
(b) That she will die.
(c) That she will be shunned.
(d) That she will lose her hair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Selina feel when she realizes that her mother has not told her about the facts of life?

2. Why is Book 2 called Pastorale?

3. Why is Silla not happy about Deighton's good news?

4. Who is not in the Boyce family photograph?

5. What does Silla think of Selina?

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