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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Selina, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What type of job do most immigrant women in the story have?
(a) Waitressing.
(b) Doing laundry.
(c) Raising chickens.
(d) Cleaning houses.

4. At the party in Book 4, what does Selina ask Beryl upon becoming annoyed with her compliant behavior?
(a) Whether she has any thoughts or opinions of her own.
(b) Whether she can get a ride home with her.
(c) Whether she can get her any food item in particular that is available at the party.
(d) Whether she is going to attend college.

5. At the end of Book 3, Chapter 4, how does Deighton respond when he discovers what his wife has done?
(a) He goes to Barbados to retrieve his land.
(b) He refuses to deposit the money.
(c) He agrees to go to the bank.
(d) He divorces his wife so that she cannot have the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following dreams does Silla realize in Book 4?

2. In Book 4, which of the following does Selina notice when comparing herself to the other girls at the party?

3. What do Selina and Beryl argue about in Book 2?

4. Who is Father Peace?

5. During the argument between Selina and Beryl in Book 2, what does Selina believe that she will never do?

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