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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. What does Sissie's relationship with Marija almost make her forget?
(a) That Marija is poor.
(b) That she must go home.
(c) That she is a woman.
(d) That she is poor.

2. What does Sissie want to ask somebody?
(a) Whether there is any hope for her and Marija.
(b) Whether she can take Marija back to Africa.
(c) Why the entire world has had to pay so much, and is still paying, for some folks' unhappiness.
(d) Whether Sissie will ever be able to work in Germany.

3. Who lives in Newark, New Jersey?
(a) Sissie's uncle.
(b) Sissie's sister-in-law.
(c) Marija's neighbor's widow's cousin.
(d) Marija's cousin.

4. What kind of cake does Marija make for Sissie?
(a) Angel food cake.
(b) Ice cream cake.
(c) Plum-cake.
(d) German chocolate cake.

5. What does Marija tell Sissie is in Munich?
(a) Dancing and nightclubs.
(b) Music and museums.
(c) Shopping and food.
(d) Wildlife and hiking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marija notice about Sissie when she arrives back from a trip to the lakes and mountains?

2. What beverage does Marija offer Sissie?

3. What does the novel claim about working in a state hospital?

4. Why does the Christian doctor say that the hearts of black people are easy to come by?

5. What purpose does the castle now serve?

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