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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 does Sissie wish to be?
(a) A nun.
(b) A president's wife.
(c) A man.
(d) A teacher.

2. At what time does Sissie often return to the camp?
(a) Six at night.
(b) About an hour before midnight.
(c) Eight at night.
(d) Three in the morning.

3. What does the novel claim about the English language?
(a) It is an ugly language.
(b) It is difficult to learn.
(c) It is a doubtful weapon.
(d) It is beautiful to hear.

4. What does its brochure say about the Bavarian castle?
(a) It is one of the largest in all Germany.
(b) It is especially fancy.
(c) It was made of imported marble.
(d) It is haunted.

5. What does power decide, according to the novel?
(a) Who is to live and die.
(b) Whether Sissie will marry her boyfriend.
(c) Who will win the presidential election.
(d) When Sissie will return to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sissie say about Africa?

2. What is Sissie's Christian name?

3. Who takes Sissie to visit her teacher training college?

4. For Sissie, what do desserts represent?

5. What do the Bavarian women call the volunteers?

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