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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul feel about involving the police in his family's murder?
(a) He thinks they will solve the crime.
(b) He thinks they will be useless.
(c) He thinks they will blame him.
(d) There aren't police at this time.

2. Why does Boy criticize Kitty's cooking, in "Chapter 3"?
(a) He thinks it is boring.
(b) He thinks it's too American.
(c) He thinks there isn't enough meat.
(d) He thinks it is too ethnic.

3. Why does Kitty's interview in "Chapter 3" go poorly?
(a) The interviewer finds out she's from Jamaica.
(b) Kitty lies and is caught.
(c) Kitty is too nervous.
(d) The interview dislikes her accent.

4. In "Chapter 2," how does the unnamed man with the truck pay to go to London?
(a) With an inheritance.
(b) With the help of a rich man.
(c) With drug money.
(d) With money from stolen goods.

5. In "Chapter 1," what do the people carry with them in the truck?
(a) Weapons and supplies.
(b) Money and empty crates.
(c) Supplies and children.
(d) Clothing and weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Kitty's death, what does Clare feel she must do?

2. How do the soldiers feel about the house, in "Chapter 1"?

3. Why do the Jamaican orphans have light skin?

4. What does Clare say happened when her father tried to register her as white for school?

5. What movie does Boy see at the drive-in theater?

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