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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. What does Selina discover that her father has left behind upon her return with Ian following her parents' argument over Deighton's involvement with Father Peace?
(a) His trumpet.
(b) All his fine clothes.
(c) Money for his survival.
(d) A puppy.

2. Where does Deighton live and work after leaving his family?
(a) On the streets.
(b) At the peace restaurant.
(c) With his brother.
(d) With his mistress.

3. How does Selina plan to get money for her plan to improve Clive's life?
(a) Through a scholarship from the Association.
(b) By taking care of White people's children.
(c) By dropping out of school to work.
(d) By selling Clive's paintings.

4. How does Selina display her grief for her father?
(a) By avoiding other people.
(b) By living in the dark.
(c) By wearing black.
(d) By eating only crackers.

5. Who does Selina meet on her way out of her first Association meeting?
(a) Ina.
(b) Beryl.
(c) Clive.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Selina feel that she can do at the end of the book?

2. Which of the following is Selina warned not to do by Clive?

3. On the occasion of Selina's new acquaintance walking her home from the Association meeting, where do they stop?

4. What does Selina tell Silla when she confronts her about the Association scholarship?

5. What does Deighton tell his family after having become more enthralled with Father Peace?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Selina call her mother "Hitler"?

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

3. What is significant about Selina's call to Rachel Fine for help in finding a job?

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

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

6. How does Selina surprise herself when she meets Clive?

7. What does Selina think about the Association?

8. After Miss Mary dies, Selina dances and laughs with Suggie. What do those actions convey to Selina about herself?

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

10. Why does Selina decline the Association scholarship?

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