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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: A Love Letter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marija notice about Sissie when she arrives back from a trip to the lakes and mountains?
(a) That she has been with another woman.
(b) That she smells nice.
(c) That she is wearing new clothing.
(d) That she is tired.

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

3. According to Sissie, why did the Creator give us laughter?
(a) To bring people together.
(b) To help people live longer.
(c) To make life somewhat possible.
(d) To make people look foolish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where specifically do the Presidents of the North govern?

2. How is Sissie known locally?

3. What does Sissie think that Marija's tears signify?

4. What does Sissie say about Africa?

5. According to the novel, what time do day's activities end?

(see the answer key)

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