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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will the children at Miss Thompson's do when it is time for bed?
(a) They will fall asleep on the floor.
(b) They will throw a tantrum.
(c) They will crawl into Miss Thompson's bed.
(d) They will jump on the bed.

3. How does Miss Thompson like to spend her money?
(a) Buying presents for her roommates' children.
(b) Buying chocolates for herself.
(c) Buying presents for her grandchildren.
(d) Buying clothes for her sister.

4. What does Selina do as Beryl comforts her at the park in Book 2?
(a) She reads poetry that she has written.
(b) She wonders what is going on.
(c) She tells a story from the island.
(d) She keeps arguing.

5. After accounting, what does Deighton decide to do for a living?
(a) Drive trolleys.
(b) Play the piano.
(c) Become a policeman.
(d) Play the trumpet.

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

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

8. What is one of the main issues that the Boyce family faces?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Racism.
(c) Floods.
(d) Fire.

9. What does Mary think that Maritze's focus should be?
(a) Getting a job.
(b) Finding a husband.
(c) Making more friends.
(d) Finding a new home.

10. 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) Angry.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Loving.

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

12. How do others react when Selina tries to tell them about her mother's plan to sell her father's land?
(a) They tell her mother.
(b) They tell her that it is not any of her business.
(c) They do not listen to her.
(d) They tell her father.

13. What does Silla think of Selina?
(a) That Selina will never amount to anything.
(b) That Selina is her pride and joy.
(c) That Selina is the cross that she has to bear.
(d) That Selina should be sent away.

14. What is the Barbados island religion called?
(a) Jainism.
(b) Voodoo.
(c) Santaria.
(d) Obeah.

15. How does Deighton's mistress treat him?
(a) She does not judge him.
(b) She calls him names.
(c) She wants his money.
(d) She wants to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does the Boyce family get from the sale of their land?

2. Why does Selina think that babies are born by cutting the mother's stomach open?

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

4. In Book 3, what does Silla say that she will do to get what she wants?

5. Which of the following means of transportation do Beryl and Selina take to the park?

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