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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 3, Chapter 1, what is it about Selina that changes at the same time that the major world event is taking place?
(a) She is transferred to a different school.
(b) She gets her period.
(c) She gets married.
(d) She gets a job.

2. What is the relationship between Mary and Maritze?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Mother and daughter.
(c) Roommates.
(d) Old lady and her nurse.

3. Who does Deighton see on his way to visit his mistress?
(a) The police.
(b) Miss Mary.
(c) Yearwood.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Selina do to Ina when Ina states that she will tell their father how bad he is?
(a) Selina tries to strangle Ina.
(b) Selina pushes Ina into a door.
(c) Selina beat ups Ina.
(d) Selina pulls Ina's hair.

5. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?
(a) She screams.
(b) She tries to kill them.
(c) She wants to move away.
(d) She bangs on the wall between their apartments.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 3, how does Silla carry out her plan to get money for a house?

2. What sets Miss Mary apart from the other tenants?

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

4. What type of mood does Deighton have on that Monday morning before he goes to the bank to cash the check from the land sale?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Following his work injury, why does Deighton see no point in engaging in physical therapy to enable his injured arm back to full strength?

2. Deighton starts to believe in a cult-like religion. Which cult-like religion is it?

3. Why does Silla want to sell the land that her husband has inherited in Barbados so badly?

4. How do Selina's daydreams about Barbados differ from her mother's memories?

5. How are Silla and Miss Thompson alike?

6. In Book 1, Chapter 3, why is Maritze so annoyed with Suggie's romantic adventures?

7. What is the main problem in Silla's and Deighton's marriage?

8. What wish does Selina make on her 15th birthday; and why does she regret it?

9. How does Deighton respond to the racism that he encounters while applying for accounting jobs?

10. In Book 2, while her parents argue about the land in Barbados, what do Selina's daydreams focus upon?

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