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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. 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.

2. What is Marija's husband's name?
(a) Henri.
(b) Gustavus.
(c) Franz.
(d) Adolph.

3. What does the narrative claim about a 'moderate' black person?
(a) He is very handsome.
(b) He can only regurgitate what his master told him.
(c) He is obsessed with wealth.
(d) He is better educated.

4. Which of the following is NOT a project undertaken by Sissie's missionary group?
(a) Repairing a road.
(b) Digging a well.
(c) Building a school block.
(d) Building a bird house.

5. What does the Indian from Göttingen tell Sissie about himself and her?
(a) They will never return to their homelands.
(b) They are meant to be together.
(c) They are bound for greatness.
(d) They are victims of their history.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are in attendance at the dinner in the opening chapter of the novel?

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

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

4. Which of the following does Sissie say about Marija?

5. Who orders breakfast for Sissie's group?

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