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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. When Belinda becomes uncomfortable with Amma's story about a beating, she steers the conversation to what subject?
(a) Art.
(b) Music.
(c) History.
(d) Food.

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

3. In Chapter 17, Nana forces Belinda to make what kind of promise?
(a) That she will be nicer to Amma.
(b) That she will stop cleaning.
(c) That she will be stricter with Amma.
(d) That she will never lie to Nana again.

4. Belinda is surprised by which aspect of the photos she sees in Amma's bedroom?
(a) Amma's ease and friendliness in every photo.
(b) The number of friends who appear in Amma's photos.
(c) Amma's sad expressions in nearly every photo.
(d) Amma's parents are absent in every photo.

5. Amma asks her mother Nana in Chapter 17 if she may take which character to a party?
(a) Roisin.
(b) Helena.
(c) Max.
(d) Belinda.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Belinda first meets Helena, she mentally refers to her in connection with which physical attribute?

2. Belinda describes Mary as "a friend who has a very big" what "inside of her" (146)?

3. From whose perspective is Chapter 12 narrated?

4. From whose perspective is Chapter 10 narrated?

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

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