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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue: "December 2002," Spring: Chapters 1-3, and Summer: Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what manner does Amma reply when her mother calls her downstairs to greet her father?
(a) In a sing-song manner.
(b) Excitedly.
(c) Sarcastically.
(d) Reservedly.

2. According to the tradition explained by Mary, which person must swallow a whole boiled egg without breaking it?
(a) A shaman.
(b) A bride.
(c) A debutante.
(d) A groom.

3. What object is described in the prologue as "like a slice of wedding cake" (ix)?
(a) A headwrap.
(b) A dress.
(c) A lamb.
(d) A coffin.

4. When Belinda becomes uncomfortable with Amma's story about a beating, she steers the conversation to what subject?
(a) Music.
(b) Art.
(c) Food.
(d) History.

5. Which act by the pallbearers inspires the mourners to respond with cheers?
(a) They engage in a wrestling contest.
(b) They lift the coffin.
(c) They show off their muscles.
(d) They place the coffin in the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Belinda take in relation to seeing the coffin?

2. On the way from the airport to Nana's house, Belinda worries that London may be one big what?

3. Belinda that she believes she will miss "how quickly and dramatically" Mary's what appears able to change?

4. What items do the pallbearers request be brought to them?

5. Chapter 8 takes place how many days after the end of Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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