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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 describes Mary as "a friend who has a very big" what "inside of her" (146)?
(a) Light.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Heart.
(d) Void.

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

3. Who calls Nana to tell her the bad news about Mary?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Dr. Otuo.
(c) Aunty.
(d) Mary.

4. Which Shakespeare play does Belinda discuss with Amma when they are home sick together?
(a) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Macbeth.

5. In Chapter 17, Nana forces Belinda to make what kind of promise?
(a) That she will never lie to Nana again.
(b) That she will be stricter with Amma.
(c) That she will stop cleaning.
(d) That she will be nicer to Amma.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chapter 19 begins, both Amma and Belinda have come down with what malady?

2. For how many days do Amma and Belinda stay home sick when they are struck with the same malady at once?

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

4. Chapter 25 begins how long after Chapter 24 ends?

5. What thought generally keeps Amma from skipping school, even when she wants to do so?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Belinda react to the major revelation Amma makes to her?

2. What action does Belinda take on the bus that results in Amma's admiration?

3. For what reason are Belinda and Amma stuck together at home for two solid days in Chapter 19?

4. What is Belinda's response when Mary asks Belinda to give Amma Mary's regards?

5. How does Belinda feel after she tells Amma the truth about her mother's profession?

6. What habit of Belinda's does Mary point out is still going on, even though Belinda is now in London rather than Duban?

7. What aspect of Belinda's reaction to the news about Mary causes Amma to cry "hot tears" (223)?

8. What major revelation does Amma make to Belinda?

9. What does Amma believe about the need for love to be public?

10. What misconceptions does Belinda have about homosexuality?

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