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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. Why is Book 2 called Pastorale?
(a) Because the girls listen to a concert where a pastorale is performed.
(b) Because it takes place in a pasture.
(c) Because it has elements of nature: the park, the zoo, and talk about babies.
(d) Because the pastor preaches a sermon in Book 2.

2. In Book 3, what news do Silla's friends inform her about that triggers her anger?
(a) That her husband has a mistress.
(b) That the food that she cooks is not tasty.
(c) That Selina is now a woman.
(d) That other islanders are buying houses.

3. Who is not in the Boyce family photograph?
(a) Ina.
(b) Silla.
(c) The son.
(d) Selina.

4. What happens when Deighton tries to apply for an accounting job?
(a) He is beaten up.
(b) He encounters racism.
(c) He is hired.
(d) He panics and does not go.

5. In Book 2, Pastorale, what does Selina ask to do with her best friend?
(a) Visit a boy.
(b) Go to Prospect Park.
(c) Look for her father.
(d) Spend the afternoon at Coney Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Thompson do for a living?

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

3. What does Selina do to Ina when Ina states that she will tell their father how bad he is?

4. Who does Deighton see on his way to visit his mistress?

5. In Book 3, how does Silla carry out her plan to get money for a house?

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