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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. 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 inauguration of the new mayor.
(b) The interview of the new housegirl.
(c) The slaughter of the pig.
(d) The dismissal of the previous housegirl.

2. When Chapter 19 begins, both Amma and Belinda have come down with what malady?
(a) Strep throat.
(b) Mono.
(c) Influenza.
(d) A cold.

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

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

5. Belinda describes Mary as "a friend who has a very big" what "inside of her" (146)?
(a) Light.
(b) Void.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of transportation do Amma and Belinda usually take when Amma accompanies Belinda to Abacus College?

2. On what holiday does Chapter 24 take place?

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

4. What advice does the caller from London give to Belinda?

5. In what location is Belinda when she starts imagining Amma having sex with another young woman?

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