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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20 "Beehive".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At twenty-two, how does Esther decide that she feels about Barlo?
(a) She is dependent upon him.
(b) She is disgusted by him.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She loves him.

2. How is Karintha's skin described?
(a) The color of newly plowed earth.
(b) Dusk on the eastern horizon.
(c) A river of chocolate.
(d) Sweet as nectar.

3. Who brags about his knowledge of women and that he could "get" Avey if he wanted to?
(a) Bullo.
(b) Tom.
(c) Ned.
(d) Rhobert.

4. What color is the honey of the beehive against the black night sky?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Silver.
(d) Black.

5. On what does Karintha give birth to her child?
(a) A grassy field.
(b) A wooden floor.
(c) Pine needles.
(d) An old blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Esther think that men feel about her?

2. The pine needles are so quiet in "Nullo" that which animal does not even hear their falling?

3. How many times has Karintha been married?

4. How does the narrator describe Carma's story?

5. In what state do the speaker and Avey have an encounter in the park?

(see the answer key)

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