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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old were Amma and Shirley when they became friends?
(a) 9.
(b) 4.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

2. Who is described as the star of the film Pink Flamingos in Chapter 1?
(a) James Estan.
(b) Rosewater.
(c) Divine.
(d) Ellen Thomas.

3. What musical instrument does Lakshmi play?
(a) Saxophone.
(b) Violin.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Guitar.

4. Where did Amma's parents move after marrying?
(a) Deptford.
(b) Suffolk.
(c) Wolverhampton.
(d) Peckham.

5. In what tense is the narrative related?
(a) Past perfect.
(b) Future.
(c) Present.
(d) Past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sisterwrite located, as described in Chapter 1?

2. What is the name of Dominique's father?

3. What is Roland's last name?

4. Where was Amma's father working as a journalist before coming to London?

5. What does Amma recall doing to a theare director whose show featured semi-naked black women running on stage acting like idiots?

(see the answer key)

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