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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, Pages 108-121.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maureen see when she steps out for a rain shower in Section 3?
(a) The night is lit up with bombs.
(b) There are armies coming.
(c) The vehicle is returned.
(d) The village is quiet.

2. Why is Maureen hurt by July in Section 5?
(a) She feels he cares more for Bam than for her.
(b) She feels her friendliness for him has been misinterpreted.
(c) She feels she is being used.
(d) She feels she has been lied to.

3. In Section 5, what does Maureen wonder about the town woman?
(a) Whether she is married.
(b) Whether she has children.
(c) Whether she loves July.
(d) Whether July loves her.

4. What does the chief do that surprises the Smalls?
(a) He speaks in Chinese.
(b) He speaks in Russian.
(c) He speaks in Afrikaans.
(d) He speaks in English.

5. Why does Maureen avoid reading the only book she has?
(a) She knows that when she reads it, there are no others.
(b) She can’t read it because it is in Italian.
(c) She hates reading.
(d) She doesn’t want to know the ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bam and Maureen continue to listen to the radio?

2. Why does Maureen not enter July’s hut?

3. On what do the Smalls become intoxicated?

4. What is Bam having trouble believing about the chief in Section 8?

5. What term does July use that frustrates the Small family?

(see the answer key)

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