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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: From Our Sister Killjoy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sissie's description of Nigeria shock Marija?
(a) It sounds unpatriotic.
(b) Sissie describes Nigeria in rhyming verse.
(c) Sissie makes Nigeria sound beautiful.
(d) Marija suspects that Sissie is lying.

2. What do Marija's neighbours do?
(a) Spy on Marija and Sissie.
(b) Send a dog into their garden.
(c) Sing Christmas carols.
(d) Bring over a cake.

3. What is Sammy?
(a) The prime minister of Germany.
(b) Sissie's boyfriend.
(c) The president of France.
(d) An African man whom Sissie meets in Europe.

4. What does the novel liken to arguing with another black person?
(a) A game of solitaire.
(b) A chess game.
(c) Cribbage.
(d) Russian roullete

5. What does Marija have in her garden?
(a) Roses.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Tiger lilies.
(d) Fruit trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is true about the promises made by Sissie and Marija?

2. What does Sissie's relationship with Marija almost make her forget?

3. Into what are beautiful black bodies turned?

4. Which of the following languages does Sissie speak?

5. Who orders breakfast for Sissie's group?

(see the answer key)

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