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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what television show had Nana watched the onscreen kiss while unknowingly being observed by Amma?
(a) Brookside.
(b) Footballers' Wives.
(c) Fawlty Towers.
(d) Coronation Street.

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

3. Belinda recalls that Mary had once told a woman frustrated by a puzzle that it was okay to have only what?
(a) Hardship.
(b) Problems.
(c) Questions.
(d) Failures.

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

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

6. When Amma gets Belinda to dance, Amma mentally remarks that which part of her body feels wider?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her head.
(c) Her chest.
(d) Her hips.

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

8. What adjective does Belinda mentally use to describe the promise Nana forcibly elicits from her?
(a) Kind.
(b) Easy.
(c) Impossible.
(d) Difficult.

9. Which two characters do not speak to one another at all during the span between Chapters 24 and 25?
(a) Dr. Otuo and Amma.
(b) Amma and Helena.
(c) Belinda and Amma.
(d) Nana and Belinda.

10. What aspect of the weather in London does Belinda find most distressing?
(a) The rain.
(b) The wind.
(c) The cold.
(d) The snow.

11. In what location does Chapter 31 take place?
(a) The United States.
(b) Greece.
(c) The United Kingdom.
(d) Ghana.

12. Just before Belinda goes upstairs to make up with Amma in Chapter 28, what task does she complete?
(a) She mops the floor.
(b) She does the laundry.
(c) She polishes the silver.
(d) She cooks a meal.

13. At what type of location does Chapter 28 begin?
(a) A school.
(b) A fireworks show.
(c) A library.
(d) The Otuos' kitchen.

14. Amma declares that she likes Belinda bcause Belinda "really" (143) takes what action?
(a) Tries.
(b) Hopes.
(c) Believes.
(d) Cares.

15. What action does Belinda take that worries Aunty in Chapter 34?
(a) She shovels food into her mouth.
(b) She will not speak.
(c) She will not stop smiling.
(d) She keeps saying that she wants to lie down.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nana tells Amma that the news she has to share must be broken in what manner?

3. Mary is upset when Belinda waits how many days after the party to call her at Aunty and Uncle's house?

4. What kind of vehicle runs over and kills Mary?

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

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