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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: Chapters 16-18 and Autumn: Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days after parting from one another do Mary and Belinda first communicate again?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 5.

2. What gift does Amma give to her mother Nana in Chapter 17, greatly surprising Nana?
(a) A framed painting.
(b) A framed drawing.
(c) A framed collage.
(d) A framed photograph.

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

4. What object is described in the prologue as "like a slice of wedding cake" (ix)?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A lamb.
(c) A dress.
(d) A headwrap.

5. What aspect of Amma's appearance does Belinda consider "prettier and prettier" (126) as time goes on?
(a) The gap between her front teeth.
(b) Her curly hair.
(c) The smoothness of her skin.
(d) Her slender neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the clothing store where Belinda buys new clothing?

2. Chapter 13 begins how far ahead of the Ghanafoo celebration?

3. What nickname does Amma use to refer to her favorite teacher?

4. What is NOT an ability, quality, or element Amma considers to be interesting when found in humans?

5. Chapter 8 takes place how many days after the end of Chapter 7?

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