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

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

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

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

5. What dish are Belinda and Mary cooking together when Mary relates the tradition about the egg?
(a) Aane.
(b) Sa.
(c) Eto.
(d) Kyew.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Amma picks Belinda up from the airport in London, what preemptive comment does Amma make to Belinda?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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