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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event at school does Belinda miss after she finds out the bad news about Mary?
(a) A practice test.
(b) A volleyball game.
(c) An on-demand essay.
(d) A final exam.

2. On the way to Kumasi, Belinda thinks about a tro tro ride she had taken with which character?
(a) Belinda's mother.
(b) Amma.
(c) Mary.
(d) Nana.

3. Nana tells Amma that the news she has to share must be broken in what manner?
(a) Forcefully.
(b) Gently.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Quickly.

4. In Chapter 28, it is made very clear that Belinda believes what to be a choice?
(a) Depression.
(b) Homosexuality.
(c) Academic success.
(d) Poverty.

5. What happens at the meet-up between Roisin and Amma in Chapter 26?
(a) Amma pretends that Belinda is her girlfriend.
(b) Roisin makes a pass at Belinda.
(c) Roisin dumps Amma.
(d) Amma dumps Roisin.

6. How old was Amma when she secretly watched her mother Nana's reaction to an onscreen kiss?
(a) 7 or 8.
(b) 5 or 6.
(c) 11 or 12.
(d) 9 or 10.

7. What spectacle does Belinda get to witness for the first time on the holiday celebration depicted in Chapter 24?
(a) Fireworks.
(b) Synchronized swimming.
(c) Trapeze artists.
(d) A beach volleyball game.

8. At whose behest does Amma begin accompanying Belinda to Abacus College?
(a) Max's.
(b) Belinda's.
(c) Nana's.
(d) Helena's.

9. Amma comes home in Chapter 30 to find which character standing at the end of the hallway in mourning clothes?
(a) Aunty.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Nana.
(d) Dr. Otuo.

10. What nickname does Amma use to refer to her favorite teacher?
(a) Brick.
(b) Fletch.
(c) Rich.
(d) Titch.

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

12. In Chapter 28, Belinda brings Amma downstairs to help her clean which appliance as a means of reconciliation?
(a) The refrigerator.
(b) The toaster.
(c) The garbage disposal.
(d) The vacuum cleaner.

13. How many layers is Belinda wearing on the day when Amma makes fun of Belinda's amount of clothing?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

14. What is the name of Amma's teddy bear?
(a) Langston.
(b) Antony.
(c) Huey.
(d) Ronald.

15. Chapter 31 takes place in what month of the year?
(a) May.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) August.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belinda wonders at the end of Chapter 34 how Aunty and Uncle feel about their own what?

2. What gift does Amma give to her mother Nana in Chapter 17, greatly surprising Nana?

3. Which Shakespeare play does Belinda discuss with Amma when they are home sick together?

4. What aspect of Amma's appearance does Belinda consider "prettier and prettier" (126) as time goes on?

5. What meal does Belinda consider to be Dr. Otuo's favorite?

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