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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. After hearing Belinda's story about a man in Ghana, Amma tells her own story about a memory she has from what stage of her life?
(a) Her adolescence.
(b) Her infancy.
(c) Her prepubescence.
(d) Her early childhood.

2. In Chapter 7, Mary and Belinda communicate with one another using what method?
(a) Mail.
(b) Video call.
(c) Phone call.
(d) Telegraph.

3. Which character does Belinda expect will be waiting for her at the airport in London?
(a) Amma.
(b) Nana.
(c) Aunty.
(d) Uncle.

4. When Belinda and Mary return from the zoo, Belinda marvels once more at which aspect of Aunty and Uncle's lifestyle?
(a) Their clean water.
(b) Their amount of leisure time.
(c) Their ornate clothing.
(d) Their medical care.

5. About whom does Mary give Belinda advice within their first correspondence after parting from one another?
(a) Nana.
(b) Amma.
(c) Doctor Otuo.
(d) Aunty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of handles are said to be the most valuable at the market?

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

3. According to the tradition explained by Mary, which person must swallow a whole boiled egg without breaking it?

4. In what month of 2002 does Chapter 1 begin?

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

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