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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 say about July being afraid in Section 7?
(a) Bam won’t take back the vehicle.
(b) Bam is going to take back the vehicle.
(c) Bam will take the keys when he fixes the car.
(d) Bam will not drive the car again.

2. What is Bam not aware of when he shows the gun to the villagers?
(a) They don’t believe in guns.
(b) They already know it exists.
(c) They don’t know what it is.
(d) They think it is a weapon against them.

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

4. What reason does Maureen give for working with the women in Section 7?
(a) She wants to learn about the culture.
(b) She wants July’s people to like her.
(c) She wants to feed her family.
(d) She wants to get away from the children.

5. Why does Maureen find her husband attractive during dinner an evening in Section 7?
(a) He pays attention to her.
(b) He defends her.
(c) He is attractive.
(d) He is kind to the kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bam sure will happen with the chief?

2. What is happening politically, economically, and socially in the novel?

3. What does Maureen send Royce to tell July in Section 5?

4. What is Martha particularly concerned about regarding July's situation with the Smalls in Section 2?

5. Why does July's family have a difficult time understanding why he had to bring the Smalls?

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