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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," how is Christopher's childhood home described?
(a) As being colorful.
(b) As being devoid of love.
(c) As being covered in garbage.
(d) As being ruined by a hurricane.

2. In "Chapter 1," why does the narrator say the men and women in the truck claimed a piece of land?
(a) Because it was rumored to hide gold.
(b) Because it was legally theirs.
(c) Because it was overgrown.
(d) Because it was near the water.

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

4. In "Chapter 1," what name is given to the land the soldiers travel through?
(a) New Jamaica.
(b) White land.
(c) Ruin rumbles.
(d) Cockpit country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kitty's interview in "Chapter 3" go poorly?

2. In "Chapter 2," how does being far from home affect some Jamaicans?

3. How do the men in "Chapter 1" get their weapons?

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

5. How is Miss Mattie's granddaughter's skin described?

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