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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 1, Chapter 3, why does the other man think that Deighton will not make money at his latest venture?
(a) Because there are not any good jobs available.
(b) Because he is lazy.
(c) Because White people are not be likely to hire him.
(d) Because he is stupid.

2. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?
(a) Because they refused to beg for food.
(b) Because they do not know how to cook.
(c) Because their mother Is out at a party.
(d) Because they do not have a mother.

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

4. What does Silla's friend, Florrie do to Selina that upsets her?
(a) Hits her.
(b) Makes fun of her.
(c) Tells her that she is ugly.
(d) Touches her breast.

5. What does Deighton do after the incident at the mattress factory?
(a) He decides to reform and become a better husband.
(b) He becomes an alcoholic.
(c) He sits around and reads a newspaper.
(d) He goes to physical therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Silla react to Deighton's return following his trip to the bank to cash the check?

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

3. What does Ina tell her mother that her father plans to do?

4. Which of the following item types will Silla make and sell for extra money?

5. Why does Miss Thompson not go to the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think that Deighton is seeking out a mistress?

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

3. In Book 1, why does Deighton want to keep the fact that he has inherited land as a surprise?

4. In Book 2, Beryl and Selina have a conversation about babies being born. Why do they not know the facts of life?

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

6. What is Selina's relationship with her mother like?

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

8. In Book 1, Chapter 3, why does Selina worry about her mother?

9. Why does Suggie drink rum and act so promiscuous?

10. How do Deighton's actions support Silla's annoyances with him?

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