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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the name of the clothing store where Belinda buys new clothing?
(a) Marks and Momentum.
(b) Marks and Spencer.
(c) Herrod's.
(d) Spencer and Savoy.

7. What mode of transportation do Amma and Belinda use to get from the airport to Nana's house?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Bus.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Train.

8. The trinket box is where Amma keeps all things related to whom?
(a) Aunty.
(b) Nana.
(c) Roisin.
(d) Mary.

9. Belinda recalls using what object as a desk during her time living at home and attending school?
(a) A cardboard box.
(b) A mini fridge.
(c) A counter.
(d) A dresser.

10. What sort of odor does Amma believe her best friend has?
(a) An odor like almonds.
(b) An odor like raspberries.
(c) An odor like sunshine.
(d) An order like clean linen.

11. Amma had first met Roisin at a seminar offered for what type of student?
(a) Gifted.
(b) Dyslexic.
(c) Challenged.
(d) Gay.

12. About what element of London does Dr. Otuo complain on Belinda's first night in his home?
(a) The gap.
(b) Big Ben.
(c) The chips.
(d) The tube.

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

14. Dr. Otuo tells Belinda emphatically that she is there to take what action?
(a) To learn.
(b) To report back on Amma's activities.
(c) To improve her English.
(d) To clean.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Mary come up with an alter ego who will help her pretend that she loves her work and life?

3. To what singer is Amma listening when Belinda enters Amma's room for the first time?

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

5. What items do the pallbearers request be brought to them?

(see the answer keys)

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