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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: The Plums (part 1).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Sissie say about God?
(a) He has a flowing white beard.
(b) He is black.
(c) He is all-wise.
(d) He wears glasses.

3. How many people are in attendance at the dinner in the opening chapter of the novel?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 17.
(d) 6.

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

5. Where does Sissie see plums for the first time?
(a) Germany.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) South Africa.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can not all Europeans go abroad?

2. According to the novel, what is necessary to be heaven-worthy individual?

3. What is Sissie's Christian name?

4. What do Marija and Sissie eat during Sissie's first visit?

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

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