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

2. In Book 4, Chapter 10, which of the following statements best describes how Clive chooses to respond when his mother asks for his help?
(a) He helps his mother rather than Selina.
(b) He runs away to get away from Selina.
(c) He helps Selina rather than his mother.
(d) He breaks up with Selina.

3. Which of the following causes Selina to run out of the room at the party after the dance recital?
(a) Beryl yelling at everyone and embarrassing Selina.
(b) Mrs. Benton telling her to clean up the room.
(c) Mrs. Benton asking her to do a West Indies accent.
(d) Being ashamed of her mother.

4. On the occasion of Selina's new acquaintance walking her home from the Association meeting, where do they stop?
(a) At the soda shop.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At the pavilion in the park.
(d) At the movie theater.

5. 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) The problems in the neighborhood.
(b) Ina's unhappiness.
(c) Selina's thoughts about marriage.
(d) The death of their son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clive do during the War?

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

4. What does Selina realize at the Association scholarship presentation?

5. What does Selina learn about racism because of her experience with Rachel Fine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Selina's experience with the Modern Dance Club reinforce Clive's belief that the White people who belong to it are racists?

2. Why is Silla upset with Deighton's adoration of Father Peace?

3. What does Selina think about Ina making her engagement announcement in a less than excited way?

4. What does Mrs. Benton think about Selina?

5. Why does Selina finally leave Clive?

6. How does Father Peace upset Selina rather than make her feel welcome?

7. In Book 4, Chapters 1-3, Silla finally achieves her dream of owning the house that she and Selina live in. What makes it apparent that it has not made her happy?

8. In Book 3, Chapters 8-10, what is the basis that Silla relies on to blame Deighton for the death of their son?

9. How does Selina's manner of dress following her father's death reflect her inner emotional state?

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

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