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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. Who orders breakfast for Sissie's group?
(a) A functionary.
(b) Sissie's mother.
(c) Sissie's boyfriend.
(d) The flight attendant.

2. What does the novel say about African names?
(a) They are confusing.
(b) They are foolish.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They are heathen.

3. Which of the following is performed by Sissie and her fellow volunteers?
(a) Cover up the bases and stems of pine seedlings.
(b) Build schoolhouses.
(c) Donate blood.
(d) Rake leaves.

4. What does Sissie notice is like the color of pig parts?
(a) The sidewalks.
(b) The crowd of people going and going.
(c) The European sky.
(d) Her hostess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sissie think that Marija's tears signify?

2. Which of the following does Sissie say about God?

3. What are Sissie's two favorite fruits?

4. When do these Presidents visit Africa?

5. Who is "The-Bringer-of-Goodies-After-Lights-Out"?

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