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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. How old are the Bavarian peasants who work in the garden?
(a) Elderly.
(b) Young adults.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) Middle-aged.

2. Why does Sissie not indulge in cake?
(a) Because she has gained ten pounds.
(b) Because she does not trust Marija.
(c) Because she already ate dessert.
(d) Because she does not like the flavour.

3. On account of what do able-bodied fishermen disappear?
(a) Hay Fever.
(b) Bird flu.
(c) Cholera.
(d) Tuberculosis.

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

5. What does Marija ask Sissie about her travel?
(a) Why she wants to do it.
(b) If it is scary.
(c) If Marija can join her.
(d) Who pays for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second course of the meal described in Part 2?

2. At what age was Sissie enrolled in foreign education?

3. Why can Sissie not join Marija for lunch with her husband?

4. Why does Sissie's description of Nigeria shock Marija?

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

(see the answer key)

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