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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, Pages 143-156.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is surprising about the photo of Maureen and Lydia?
(a) They are holding hands.
(b) They are both black.
(c) They are both white.
(d) Their roles of servant and master are clear.

3. What do both Maureen and Bam refuse from July at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Tea.
(c) Milk.
(d) Coffee.

4. Where has Daniel gone in Section 10?
(a) To town.
(b) To join the rebels.
(c) To the village.
(d) To the chief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Bam refuse to help the chief?

2. What has the government told the chief will happen with the Cubans and Russians?

3. What has the government promised to do to help the local chiefs?

4. Why does Martha find it odd when July answers her questions?

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

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