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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What frightens Christopher after his grandmother's death?
(a) Having his money stolen.
(b) Being taken to the United States.
(c) Losing his books.
(d) Being haunted by her.

2. Why is Paul groggy when he discovers the bodies of his family members?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He suffers from a mental illness.
(c) He has been drinking.
(d) He is tired.

3. In "Chapter 1," who is considered to be the force behind civilization?
(a) The children.
(b) The English.
(c) The Jamaicans.
(d) The women.

4. Why does Miss Mattie's granddaughter feel drawn to help others?
(a) Because her boyfriend enjoys it.
(b) Because she wants to make up for her sins.
(c) Because it is her punishment.
(d) Because her grandmother did the same.

5. In "Chapter 1," what word is used interchangeably with "ruinate"?
(a) Shrubbery.
(b) Jungle.
(c) Bush.
(d) Trash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used to own the land the men and women in the truck reclaimed?

2. In "Chapter 1," what do the people carry with them in the truck?

3. In the beginning of "Chapter 1," what has just ended?

4. In "Chapter 1," what is in the house?

5. Where does the truck head, in "Chapter 1"?

(see the answer key)

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