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

2. In what month of 2002 does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) November.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) February.

3. What object does one of the two young Jamaican women on the bus wave around as she shouts?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A camera.
(c) A knife.
(d) A can of pepper spray.

4. What is the meaning of the Ghanaian phrase "me boa" (134) that Nana uses when she elicits a promise?
(a) I plead.
(b) I surrender.
(c) I ask.
(d) I lie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Belinda that she believes she will miss "how quickly and dramatically" Mary's what appears able to change?

2. At whose behest does Amma begin accompanying Belinda to Abacus College?

3. When Belinda is home sick with Amma, Belinda worries about falling behind in what arena?

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

5. What quality of a particular singer's voice does Amma name when she explains her affinity to Belinda?

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