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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Amma picks Belinda up from the airport in London, what preemptive comment does Amma make to Belinda?
(a) She says she knows her hair is messy and that she likes it.
(b) She says that she knows she smells bad but that she did not have time to shower.
(c) She says that she is aware that Belinda is probably hungry.
(d) She says that Belinda cannot borrow any of her clothes.

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

3. What is the big change to which Belinda refers when discussing her mother's reaction?
(a) Her mother had gotten pregnant.
(b) Her father sent a letter stating he could no longer pay Belinda's school fees.
(c) There was no longer any clean water to drink in the village.
(d) Her mother lost one of her three jobs.

4. In Chapter 6, Amma thinks about the fact that she had spent the whole party the night before inside of what room?
(a) A parlor.
(b) A library.
(c) A bedroom.
(d) A kitchen.

5. In what manner does Amma reply when her mother calls her downstairs to greet her father?
(a) Reservedly.
(b) Sarcastically.
(c) Excitedly.
(d) In a sing-song manner.

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

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

8. What items do the pallbearers request be brought to them?
(a) Wrenches.
(b) Hammers.
(c) Lead pipes.
(d) Shovels.

9. In what sort of location is Belinda taken shopping for a new clothing?
(a) A shop on a busy city street.
(b) A tailoring shop.
(c) A mall.
(d) An open-air market.

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

11. What quality of a particular singer's voice does Amma name when she explains her affinity to Belinda?
(a) Its reverberation.
(b) Its ethereal nature.
(c) Its stoic nature.
(d) Its haunting nature.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What substance do Amma and Helena ingest together throughout Amma's portrait-sitting?

2. After listening for a few moments to a singer Amma likes, Belinda declares that the singer is obviously feeling what emotion?

3. Nana suggests that Belinda tell Amma to help her get to and from what location each day?

4. How old is Belinda in Chapter 1?

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

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