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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. Which of the following areas is the point from which the Boyce family emigrates?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Barbados.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Puerto Rico.

2. What are Deighton's happy news?
(a) That he has inherited land in Barbados.
(b) That he has gotten a job.
(c) That he is buying a house.
(d) That they are about to have a son.

3. What type of mood does Silla have on that Monday morning as Deighton is leaving to go to the bank to cash his check?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Angry.
(c) Loving.
(d) Cheerful.

4. What does Ina tell her mother that her father plans to do?
(a) Divorce her.
(b) Move west.
(c) Have a son.
(d) Move back to the island.

5. What does Suggie like to drink?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Rum.
(d) Milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Silla get a new job in Book 3?

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

3. What does Selina wish for on her 15th birthday?

4. What is the relationship between Suggie and Selina?

5. Who is Vergie?

(see the answer key)

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