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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: Chapters 16-18 and Autumn: Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does one of the two young Jamaican women on the bus wave around as she shouts?
(a) A knife.
(b) A can of pepper spray.
(c) A camera.
(d) A lollipop.

2. During the phone call between Mary and Belinda in Chapter 18, Mary reports that Aunty and Uncle had allowed her to watch what event?
(a) The dismissal of the previous housegirl.
(b) The inauguration of the new mayor.
(c) The slaughter of the pig.
(d) The interview of the new housegirl.

3. What mode of transportation do Amma and Belinda use to get from the airport to Nana's house?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Train.
(d) Bus.

4. In what room of Helena's house does Helena paint a portrait of Amma in Chapter 9?
(a) The study.
(b) The conservatory.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The library.

5. When Amma gets Belinda to dance, Amma mentally remarks that which part of her body feels wider?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her chest.
(c) Her head.
(d) Her hips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which act by the pallbearers inspires the mourners to respond with cheers?

2. How many days after parting from one another do Mary and Belinda first communicate again?

3. Over which author do Belinda and Amma bond while they are at home sick together?

4. Belinda tells a story about a man with what primary quality, making Amma distinctly uncomfortable?

5. The trinket box is where Amma keeps all things related to whom?

(see the answer key)

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