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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. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?
(a) She wants to move away.
(b) She tries to kill them.
(c) She screams.
(d) She bangs on the wall between their apartments.

2. What does Beryl do to comfort Selina after they argue at the park?
(a) She brushes her hair.
(b) She buys her candy.
(c) She holds her close.
(d) She rubs her feet.

3. What is the name of Beryl's father?
(a) Peter.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Percy.
(d) William.

4. Where does Silla get a new job in Book 3?
(a) At the hospital.
(b) At a defense factory.
(c) At the church.
(d) At the bakery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Thompson not go to the doctor?

2. Where do people in the story go for fun on a Saturday night?

3. Which of the following is the year in which the opening of the book is set?

4. What does Selina see at the park in Book 2?

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

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