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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 3, what are the names of Silla's two friends who visit her to talk about church?
(a) Beulah and Margaret.
(b) Florrie and Iris.
(c) Elinor and Hattie.
(d) Florrie and Irene.

2. What does Selina's mother bring home from work for Selina?
(a) A letter.
(b) Candy.
(c) Extra work.
(d) Hand-me down clothes.

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

4. What does Selina see at the park in Book 2?
(a) Lovers displaying affection toward each other.
(b) Her sister with a boy.
(c) Birds mating.
(d) Babies nursing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings does Beryl have?

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

3. During the argument between Selina and Beryl in Book 2, what does Selina believe that she will never do?

4. In Book 2, Pastorale, what does Selina ask to do with her best friend?

5. What does Beryl do to comfort Selina after they argue at the park?

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