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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 many children does Marija plan to have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. At what time does Sissie often return to the camp?
(a) Eight at night.
(b) Six at night.
(c) About an hour before midnight.
(d) Three in the morning.

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

4. Why do yams in the African marketplace rot?
(a) People refuse to buy food from black people.
(b) So many people have food allergies.
(c) For lack of transportation.
(d) African religions prohibits eating lambs.

5. According to the novel, what is necessary to be heaven-worthy individual?
(a) A loyal spouse.
(b) A Christian name.
(c) A dog.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where did Marija's West Indian neighbor and his wife move?

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

3. What kind of cake does Marija make for Sissie?

4. What is Marija's last name?

5. What does "das Schwartze Mädchen" mean?

(see the answer key)

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