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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Belinda recalls that her mother had acted in what way when "the biggest change came" (41)?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Calm.

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

4. Chapter 13 begins how far ahead of the Ghanafoo celebration?
(a) The week before.
(b) On the same night.
(c) The month before.
(d) The night before.

5. From whose perspective is Chapter 6 narrated?
(a) Amma.
(b) Belinda.
(c) Mary.
(d) Nana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the big change to which Belinda refers when discussing her mother's reaction?

3. What object is described in the prologue as "like a slice of wedding cake" (ix)?

4. During Amma's portrait-sitting, she asks Helena to tell her a story about a time when Helena was what?

5. Amma recalls that she had closed the trinket box long ago on which day of the week?

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