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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the exterminator tell Melissa she has to buy to take care of her infestation?
(a) Nuts.
(b) Cameras.
(c) Wire wool.
(d) Traps.

2. What ethnic background does Melissa most strongly identify with?
(a) South African.
(b) Haitian.
(c) Nigerian.
(d) Sudanese.

3. What does Melissa see picking Ria up from school in Chapter 6 that disturbs her?
(a) A robbery in progress.
(b) A dog without an owner.
(c) A knife on the ground.
(d) A white police ribbon on a nearby street, indicating a serious crime.

4. How does Hazel react when Melissa tells her her relationship with Michael is on the rocks?
(a) Hazel is happy because she never liked Michael.
(b) Hazel is really upset and shocked.
(c) Hazel is indifferent.
(d) Hazel is angry at Melissa for messing up a good relationship.

5. Who wrote the poem that Evans includes in the novel before Chapter 1?
(a) Dylan Thomas.
(b) Lenny Bruce.
(c) Edward Thomas.
(d) Langston Hughes.

6. What is Stephanie repeatedly asking Damian if he has seen in Chapter 2?
(a) The key to the house.
(b) The key to the car.
(c) A new set of towels.
(d) A purple fitted sheet.

7. What is the name of the headmistress at Ria's school?
(a) Mrs. Smith-Henson.
(b) Mrs. Macadoo.
(c) Mrs. Milne.
(d) Mrs. Beverly.

8. What is the name of the suburb Damian and Stephanie live in?
(a) White Heath.
(b) Suffolk.
(c) Islington.
(d) Dorking.

9. What is the name of the cosmetics shop Melissa and Hazel go to?
(a) Boots.
(b) MAC.
(c) Sparkly's.
(d) Ulta.

10. Why is Michael so late for the event he is supposed to take Ria to in Chapter 6?
(a) He runs into several commuting delays.
(b) He gets into a car accident.
(c) He has a secret date with Rachel.
(d) He stops for a drink.

11. What is the nickname people gave Melissa and Michael?
(a) Melicael.
(b) M and M.
(c) Michliss.
(d) Cool M's.

12. What does Melissa tell Michael to take care of at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) To listen to the rice so it does not burn or overcook.
(b) To fix the broken doorknob.
(c) To fix the broken window latch.
(d) To make sure to take the children to the doctor.

13. Which building does Ria ask Melissa the history of in Chapter 6?
(a) The Tate Museum.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) The Crystal Palace.
(d) The London Tower.

14. Who do Michael and Melissa see perform as part of their date in Chapter 7?
(a) Jill Scott.
(b) John Legend.
(c) Donald Glover.
(d) Gloria Gaynor.

15. Who is Melissa's and Michael's neighbor who gets confused and sometimes wanders outside?
(a) Mrs. Jackson.
(b) Mr. Healy.
(c) Mrs. Livingston.
(d) Mr. Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bus does Michael take to work every day?

2. Where did Michael and Melissa meet?

3. What are people celebrating in Chapter 1?

4. What was the name of the magazine Melissa used to write for?

5. Who was the woman who previously owned Melissa's house?

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