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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Chapter 8 takes place how many days after the end of Chapter 7?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way from the airport to Nana's house, Belinda worries that London may be one big what?

2. Amma sees Belinda as someone who is "happy to be" (105) what?

3. What aspect of Amma's carriage at the Ghanafoo celebration is ridiculed by other Ghanaians at the party?

4. Who decides that Belinda needs new clothing once she arrives at the Otuos' residence?

5. From whose perspective is Chapter 12 narrated?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the sound motif enter the narrative in relation to Belinda's feelings toward Mary?

2. What sort of coping mechanism does Belinda herself long to use after she is "attacked" (80) with Amma's teddy bear?

3. What are the positive aspects that Belinda will miss about Mary?

4. For what reason does Nana bring Belinda to a shopping district in London?

5. What major difference in relation to pets does Belinda relate to Mary in their first phone call after being parted?

6. Describe Donkor's use of allusion within Chapter 9.

7. What is the significance of Amma's cigarette butt that she leaves behind a couch cushion?

8. What is the symbolism of the oily rag?

9. What is Mary's perspective on karma?

10. How does Belinda succeed in calming Amma down when she has begun to sob during the visualization exercise?

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