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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Pages 15-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bam’s profession?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Architect.
(c) Neuroscientist.
(d) Doctor.

2. To whom is Maureen introduced in Section 2?
(a) July’s children.
(b) July’s wife and mother.
(c) July's father.
(d) July's brother.

3. What does Maureen become aware of in Section 2 that she is ignorant of in this village?
(a) Family traditions.
(b) The date.
(c) The order of the day.
(d) The year.

4. What is understood by July's girlfriend in the city to be July’s responsibilities?
(a) His children in various places.
(b) His children at home.
(c) His children in town.
(d) His employer.

5. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?
(a) Her extra bed.
(b) Her hut.
(c) Her car.
(d) Her stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises July’s wife about Maureen upon first meeting her?

2. Who helps the Smalls escape their home at the beginning of the novel?

3. What object does Bam not keep in his home?

4. Why does July make Bam move the car in Section 1?

5. What do July’s daughters seem amazed at regarding July's situation in the city?

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