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

3. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Maritze is bitter?
(a) She is illegitimate.
(b) She is crippled.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She is too tall.

4. Which of the following means of transportation do Beryl and Selina take to the park?
(a) A trolley.
(b) A horse buggy.
(c) A taxi.
(d) The subway.

5. How old is Selina at the opening of the book?
(a) Eight (8).
(b) Ten (10).
(c) Sixteen (16).
(d) Twelve (12).

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?

2. What is the Barbados island religion called?

3. After accounting, what does Deighton decide to do for a living?

4. What is the name of Beryl's father?

5. What is The New Light?

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