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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Selina, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Father Peace?
(a) A man who Deighton believes to be God incarnate.
(b) A priest who tries to help Selina's family.
(c) A man from Barbados who claims to be God.
(d) A missionary from the Caribbean.

3. Why is Book 2 called Pastorale?
(a) Because the girls listen to a concert where a pastorale is performed.
(b) Because the pastor preaches a sermon in Book 2.
(c) Because it has elements of nature: the park, the zoo, and talk about babies.
(d) Because it takes place in a pasture.

4. In Book 3, Chapter 1, what world event changes everyone's lives?
(a) The War that has been declared in Europe.
(b) The sinking of the Titanic.
(c) The election of a new President of the United States.
(d) The stock market crash.

5. Why does Miss Thompson not go to the doctor?
(a) Because she does not have any money.
(b) Because she is afraid of doctors.
(c) Because she does not believe that a doctor can cure her.
(d) Because she thinks that they will send her to an asylum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Maritze is bitter?

2. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?

3. What other momentous event happens on the same day that Selina learns about her father's death?

4. Which of the following is the reason upon which Clive bases his thoughts that Selina should not socialize with Whites?

5. How do others react when Selina tries to tell them about her mother's plan to sell her father's land?

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