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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: The Plums (part 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Marija's neighbours do?
(a) Spy on Marija and Sissie.
(b) Sing Christmas carols.
(c) Send a dog into their garden.
(d) Bring over a cake.

2. What does the novel claim about working in a state hospital?
(a) It is lucrative.
(b) It is unnecessary slavery.
(c) It is noble.
(d) It is the only option.

3. What kind of vegetable is familiar to Sissie?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Onions.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Carrots.

4. What does Marija have in her garden?
(a) Fruit trees.
(b) Roses.
(c) Lilacs.
(d) Tiger lilies.

5. What does the narrative claim about a 'moderate' black person?
(a) He is obsessed with wealth.
(b) He is very handsome.
(c) He can only regurgitate what his master told him.
(d) He is better educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Marija plan to have?

2. Which of the following is true about rulers of the Third World?

3. What does the novel say about God's own babies?

4. What does Sissie say about power?

5. What does power decide, according to the novel?

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