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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. Whom of the following does the author indicate that she has been made to feel like when referring to the hard future that Selina has faced?
(a) Silla, Selina's mother.
(b) Rachel Fine.
(c) Miss Mary.
(d) Miss Thompson.

2. Which of the following is Selina selected for in Book 4?
(a) To perform a solo at the dance recital.
(b) A scholarship to college.
(c) To perform as a soloist at Ina's church.
(d) A trip to Washington, D.C.

3. When Silla and Deighton argue after he has become a follower of Father Peace, what huge family burden and loss does Silla blame Deighton for having caused?
(a) Ina's unhappiness.
(b) The death of their son.
(c) Selina's thoughts about marriage.
(d) The problems in the neighborhood.

4. In Book 4, where does Selina attend a party despite still deeply grieving over her father's death?
(a) Suggie's house.
(b) Ina's church basement.
(c) Beryl's house.
(d) A nightclub.

5. After Deighton dies, what happens when Selina dreams about boys?
(a) Ina is angry with her..
(b) Her father reaches out to her from beyond the grave.
(c) Suggie discourages her from having sex.
(d) Her mother slaps her face to awaken her from the dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10 of Book 4, which of the following does Clive's mother do that annoys Selina?

2. Whose house do the dancers go to following the performance?

3. Which of the following reasons does Selina accept as the basis for Silla's eviction of Suggie?

4. How does Deighton die?

5. Whom of the following does Father Peace call to sit by him when Selina first visits him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book 3, Chapter 8, why does Selina ask Deighton to take her to see Father Peace?

2. Why does Suggie warn Selina to stay away from the Barbadian Association?

3. Why does Selina go to her first Association meeting?

4. Why is Selina mistaken in trying so hard to promote Clive's art?

5. By Book 4, Chapter 4, Selina is growing up and going to college. What else is different in her life?

6. What does Selina think about the Association?

7. As Selina gains more life experience with other mothers such as Clive's and Mrs. Benton, what does she realize?

8. What does Mrs. Benton think about Selina?

9. What kind of symbolism is embedded in Selina's new job?

10. Why does Selina finally leave Clive?

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