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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. At what time does Marija come to pick up Sissie for the first time?
(a) Five o'clock in the afternoon.
(b) Seven o'clock at night.
(c) Seven o'clock in the morning.
(d) Eight o'clock at night.

2. What does Sissie say about her and Marija's love?
(a) It is going to anger Sissie's parents.
(b) It is doomed.
(c) It is fate.
(d) It is impossible because of Sissie's boyfriend.

3. Who does Marija think is Indian?
(a) The camp receptionist.
(b) A Bavarian volunteer.
(c) Sissie's boyfriend.
(d) Sissie.

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

5. What do Marija and Sissie eat during Sissie's first visit?
(a) Watermelon.
(b) Coffee and cookies.
(c) Crackers and Cheese.
(d) Tea and toast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows a lot of interest in Sissie?

2. What are the chairs in Marija's house like?

3. Who lives in Newark, New Jersey?

4. What do Marija's neighbours do?

5. What does Marija do when Sissie shivers?

(see the answer key)

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