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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Adah see in a white, clear bottle that is connected to her arm?
(a) Brown solution.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soot.
(d) Pink solution.

2. In Chapter 10, who sends Adah a package for Christmas?
(a) Francis's parents.
(b) Mrs. Noble.
(c) Adah's boss at the North Finchley Library.
(d) Nurses at the hospital.

3. How many days before Adah and Francis have to leave their room, does Adah suggest they talk to Mr. Noble?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 7, when did a group of men come to England who were well educated and believed colonialism would end?
(a) 1948.
(b) Late 1940s.
(c) Early 1950s.
(d) 1957.

5. In Chapter 11, what color bird does Adah notice?
(a) Black and tan.
(b) Black and white.
(c) Brown.
(d) Grey.

6. In Chapter 10, what color dress does Titi wear to Mrs. Noble's tea party?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Blue.

7. In Chapter 10, what does Vicky get in a package for Christmas?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Whistle.
(c) Toy truck.
(d) Toy car.

8. In Chapter 8, when does the doctor think Adah will have her baby?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 20 hours.
(c) Around 18 hours.
(d) Less than 24 hours.

9. How old does Mr. Noble say that he was when his mother quit feeding him breast milk?
(a) Almost 12.
(b) 3.
(c) Nearly 4.
(d) 2.

10. What does Titi get in a parcel for Christmas in Chapter 10?
(a) Doll.
(b) Teddy bear.
(c) Game.
(d) Book.

11. What time of day does Adah talk to Francis about renting from Mr. Noble?
(a) 2 a.m.
(b) 4 a.m.
(c) 3 a.m.
(d) 1 a.m.

12. In Chapter 9, what color nightgown does Francis buy Adah?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

13. When does Adah think her baby will be born in Chapter 8?
(a) Middle of December.
(b) Middle of November.
(c) Beginning of December.
(d) End of November.

14. What lappa does Adah ask Francis to bring her in Chapter 9?
(a) The one that has a map of Nigeria.
(b) One that says Nigerian Independence, 1960.
(c) The blue one.
(d) The red one.

15. How often does Mr. Noble say that he ate meat when he lived in Nigeria?
(a) A couple times a year.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Twice a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis want to pay for a course to help him pass his Cost and Works accountancy examinations?

2. When Mr. Noble was asked to remove his trousers, what was he paid to do so?

3. What color are Mrs. Noble's eyes?

4. In Chapter 8, what is the date when the railway workers strike and Adah goes home instead of to work?

5. What month do Adah and Francis go to talk to the Nobles about renting a place?

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