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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 prepubescence.
(b) Her infancy.
(c) Her early childhood.
(d) Her adolescence.

2. What action does Belinda take when Mary burns her hands peeling the eggs?
(a) She scolds Mary for being so careless.
(b) She runs to tell Aunty.
(c) She takes her to the sink and runs her hands under cold water.
(d) She makes an ointment for Mary.

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

4. When Chapter 1 begins, how many months has it been since Belinda started working in Aunty and Uncle's house?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 24.

5. Belinda tells a story about a man with what primary quality, making Amma distinctly uncomfortable?
(a) Disabled.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Effeminate.
(d) Transgender.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what manner does Amma reply when her mother calls her downstairs to greet her father?

2. Belinda recalls that her mother had acted in what way when "the biggest change came" (41)?

3. When Belinda and Mary return from the zoo, Belinda marvels once more at which aspect of Aunty and Uncle's lifestyle?

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

5. What dish are Belinda and Mary cooking together when Mary relates the tradition about the egg?

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