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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: Chapters 25-26 and Winter: Chapters 27-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what holiday does Chapter 24 take place?
(a) Labour Day.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) Guy Fawkes Day.
(d) Easter Monday.

2. What aspect of Amma's carriage at the Ghanafoo celebration is ridiculed by other Ghanaians at the party?
(a) Her usage of formal English.
(b) Her usage of English.
(c) Her usage of Twi.
(d) Her usage of English slang.

3. In what room of Helena's house does Helena paint a portrait of Amma in Chapter 9?
(a) The conservatory.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The library.
(d) The study.

4. During the phone call between Mary and Belinda in Chapter 18, Mary reports that Aunty and Uncle had allowed her to watch what event?
(a) The slaughter of the pig.
(b) The interview of the new housegirl.
(c) The dismissal of the previous housegirl.
(d) The inauguration of the new mayor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many layers is Belinda wearing on the day when Amma makes fun of Belinda's amount of clothing?

2. Amma reflects on the fact that her mother Nana uses her "Parents Evening voice" (155) when she talks to what kind of people?

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

4. Over which author do Belinda and Amma bond while they are at home sick together?

5. The trinket box is where Amma keeps all things related to whom?

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