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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. What does Sissie say about power?
(a) She wants it all for herself.
(b) It is not real.
(c) It is overrated.
(d) It is all anything is about.

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

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

4. What does Marija have when she first meets Sissie?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A baby pram.
(c) A designer purse.
(d) A bottle of gin.

5. According to Sissie, why are white teeth popular?
(a) Because they are German.
(b) Because they are a sign of good health.
(c) Because someone is making money off of them.
(d) Because they are African.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is Marija's lipstick?

3. At what time does Sissie often return to the camp?

4. With whom does the airplane hostess assume that Sissie is travelling?

5. What is Marija's husband's name?

(see the answer key)

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