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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Pages 91-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Maureen learned to make appropriately by Section 4?
(a) Warthog.
(b) Meal.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Spinach.

2. What does Nyiko say about the Small’s issue with the animals?
(a) Puppies are owned by the chief.
(b) Chickens are popular to raise.
(c) Everyone owns the cats.
(d) No one in the village owns a cat.

3. What does Maureen keep secret from Bam in Section 4?
(a) That she knows July is back.
(b) That she knows he doesn’t believe things will improve.
(c) That she knows he can’t go back.
(d) That she knows the vehicle is back.

4. How much time has passed since Maureen and Bam left Johannesburg?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Five years.

5. Why does July send Daniel away in Section 7?
(a) He wants to be left alone.
(b) He wants to speak to Maureen privately.
(c) He knows Maureen doesn’t like Daniel.
(d) He wants to talk about Daniel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used to visit Maureen in the yard with July?

2. What is July’s reaction to the medication his wife gave Maureen?

3. Why is Bam really angry with July in Section 4?

4. In Section 3, what has Maureen noticed about items in the village?

5. What does July bring the Smalls at the beginning of the novel?

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