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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how old did Adah think she was when she gave birth to a dream?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

2. How much money is left after Pa's death for Boy's education?
(a) 300 or 400 pounds.
(b) 175 pounds.
(c) 150 pounds.
(d) 100 or 200 pounds.

3. In Chapter 1, where is the police station near where Adah's mother is taken?
(a) Idumota Market.
(b) Balogun Market.
(c) Oyingbo Market.
(d) Sabo Market.

4. In Chapter 4, who told Titi not to speak in Yoruba?
(a) The landlord.
(b) Francis.
(c) Adah.
(d) The daily-minder.

5. How many siblings does Janet have?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

6. What is the name of the daily-minder Adah finds for her children in Chapter 4?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Molly.
(c) Trudy.
(d) Ally.

7. Where was Adah born?
(a) Ajelete.
(b) Lagos.
(c) Ikorodu.
(d) Porto-Novo.

8. How many trips does Adah have to make to fill the water container when she lives on Pike Street?
(a) 13.
(b) 14 to 16.
(c) 10 to 12.
(d) 15.

9. What do Adah's father's friends drink while they discuss Adah going to school in Chapter 1?
(a) Palm wine.
(b) Kunu.
(c) Zobo.
(d) Fruit juice.

10. In Chapter 4, when does Adah begin work?
(a) June 11.
(b) May 29.
(c) May 24.
(d) June 1.

11. Where does Adah walk on her lunch hour in Chapter 5?
(a) Honey Lane.
(b) Cobb's Court.
(c) Albion Place.
(d) Finchley Road.

12. How much too big does Adah's mother always make her dresses?
(a) Twice as big as needed.
(b) 2 or 3 sizes.
(c) 3 or 4 sizes.
(d) Five times bigger than needed.

13. After Pa's death, what time do Adah's days start?
(a) 4 a.m.
(b) 4:30 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

14. How long has Adah been in the U.K. when she starts work?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 3 months.

15. In Chapter 4, how old are Titi and Vicky?
(a) 3 years and 13 months.
(b) 4 years and 2 years.
(c) 2 years and 9 months.
(d) 3 years and 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Adah's brother goes to school, what school does she decide to attend?

2. In Chapter 4, how old are Francis and Adah's landlord and landlady?

3. Where does Adah get a job as a senior library asistant in Chapter 3?

4. In Chpater 3, what is Adah doing when the ship arrives in Liverpool?

5. When Adah meets Jane, how old is her son Tony?

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