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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 Chapter 6, Amma attends a party thrown by whom?
(a) Roisin.
(b) Belinda.
(c) Max.
(d) Helena.

2. How old is Belinda in Chapter 1?
(a) 15.
(b) 21.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

3. What type of person is being beaten in Amma's story from her time in Ghana?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A little girl.
(c) An old man.
(d) A little boy.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two colors are associated with wealth, according to Belinda?

2. Which character does Belinda expect will be waiting for her at the airport in London?

3. What mode of transportation do Amma and Belinda use to get from the airport to Nana's house?

4. When Chapter 1 begins, how many months has it been since Belinda started working in Aunty and Uncle's house?

5. Dr. Otuo tells Belinda emphatically that she is there to take what action?

(see the answer key)

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