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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Deighton have for Selina after cashing the land sale check?
(a) Hair ribbon.
(b) A puppy.
(c) New shoes.
(d) A gift certificate to the bookstore.

2. 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.

3. When they get to the park, where do Beryl and Selina go?
(a) To the zoo.
(b) To the clothing store.
(c) To the ice cream stand.
(d) To the library.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?
(a) Making rum.
(b) Chopping wood.
(c) Selling voodoo dolls.
(d) Accounting.

5. How much does the Boyce family get from the sale of their land?
(a) $9,000.
(b) $90,000.
(c) $900.
(d) $900,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of mood does Deighton have on that Monday morning before he goes to the bank to cash the check from the land sale?

2. How old is Selina at the opening of the book?

3. How is the mood in the household after Deighton has cashed his check from the land sale and has returned to the house?

4. What does Selina decide to do about her mother's plan to sell her father's land?

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

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