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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After listening for a few moments to a singer Amma likes, Belinda declares that the singer is obviously feeling what emotion?
(a) Elation.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Anger.

2. From whose perspective is Chapter 6 narrated?
(a) Mary.
(b) Belinda.
(c) Nana.
(d) Amma.

3. What are Belinda's favorite flowers in the Otuos' garden?
(a) Hydrangeas.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Violets.
(d) Posies.

4. When Mary is able to finally pit an avocado with only her knife, she suggests that she and Belinda go to what location to celebrate?
(a) The conservatory.
(b) The garden.
(c) The library.
(d) The patio.

5. Belinda recalls that her mother had acted in what way when "the biggest change came" (41)?
(a) Calm.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Anxious.

6. The narrator states that Belinda had started working in Aunty and Uncle's house at the same time as which other character?
(a) Amma.
(b) Mary.
(c) Nana.
(d) Belinda's mother.

7. When Belinda goes shopping for new clothing, what object reminds her of Mary?
(a) A hat.
(b) A poster.
(c) A dress.
(d) A hair bow.

8. What quality of Belinda's does Nana say will eventually bring Amma around?
(a) Gentleness.
(b) Strictness.
(c) Grace.
(d) Empathy.

9. What action does Belinda take when Mary burns her hands peeling the eggs?
(a) She takes her to the sink and runs her hands under cold water.
(b) She runs to tell Aunty.
(c) She makes an ointment for Mary.
(d) She scolds Mary for being so careless.

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

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

12. Nana suggests that Belinda tell Amma to help her get to and from what location each day?
(a) Abraham College.
(b) Acadia College.
(c) Aaron College.
(d) Abacus College.

13. Amma recalls that she had closed the trinket box long ago on which day of the week?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

14. 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.

15. From whose perspective is Chapter 9 narrated?
(a) Helena's.
(b) Amma's.
(c) Belinda's.
(d) Nana's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belinda recalls using what object as a desk during her time living at home and attending school?

2. When Belinda and Mary return from the zoo, Belinda marvels once more at which aspect of Aunty and Uncle's lifestyle?

3. What sort of odor does Amma believe her best friend has?

4. What type of person is being beaten in Amma's story from her time in Ghana?

5. What object is described in the prologue as "like a slice of wedding cake" (ix)?

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