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

2. Why does July's family have a difficult time understanding why he had to bring the Smalls?
(a) They believe the whites to always have a home.
(b) They believe the whites to be more powerful.
(c) They believe the whites to have superior lives.
(d) They believe the whites to have family elsewhere.

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

4. What does Maureen realize about herself when she bathes in Section 1?
(a) She has lost weight.
(b) She is overweight.
(c) She stinks.
(d) She is frightened.

5. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?
(a) Illness.
(b) It is too warm.
(c) Feces.
(d) It is too cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Maureen introduced in Section 2?

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

3. What is the real reason Bam and Maureen do not leave South Africa?

4. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?

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

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