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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the two white women die who lived in Mr. Noble's house?
(a) 1964-65.
(b) 1962-63.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1960.

2. In Chapter 8, what nationality are the midwives who come for Adah?
(a) English and Asian.
(b) English and Greek.
(c) English and Italian.
(d) English and German.

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

4. In Chapter 11, what side effect does a West Indian woman have from the pill?
(a) Depression.
(b) Weight gain.
(c) Rash and itching.
(d) Mood swings and fatigue.

5. What time do Adah and Francis go to look at rooms for rent in Chapter 6?
(a) 9.
(b) 6:30.
(c) 7:30.
(d) 8.

6. When Mr. Noble was asked to remove his trousers, what was he paid to do so?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) A jacket.
(c) Pint of beer.
(d) A shilling.

7. What type of birth control does Adah get in Chapter 11?
(a) The Pill.
(b) Jelly.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Cap.

8. In Chapter 6, what color is the envelope Francis has?
(a) Blue.
(b) Khaki.
(c) Pink.
(d) White.

9. What does Francis want to pay for a course to help him pass his Cost and Works accountancy examinations?
(a) 35 pounds.
(b) 40 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

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

11. In Chapter 10, how many children do the Nobles have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

12. How long is Adah in the hospital after Bubu is born?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 13 days.
(c) 8 days.
(d) 17 days.

13. How many housecoats does the woman have who is in bed eight in Chapter 9?
(a) About 10.
(b) Around 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

14. How much would Adah get in Chapter 8 if she had her baby at home?
(a) 4 pounds.
(b) 6 pounds.
(c) 10 pounds.
(d) 5 pounds.

15. In Chapter 8, what is the date when the railway workers strike and Adah goes home instead of to work?
(a) December 4.
(b) December 2.
(c) December 3.
(d) December 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what color slippers is Mr. Noble wearing when Adah and Francis go to speak to him about renting a place?

2. How many stepsons does the woman in bed 11 have?

3. In Chapter 9, how many associates does the surgeon bring when he exams Adah?

4. In Chapter 10, how many weeks does Francis work?

5. In Chapter 9, what did the woman in bed 11 do before she married her husband?

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