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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time she was gone, who was Mrs. Fabiyi visiting back home?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

2. As he enters the wake, which character's jacket does Seth cling to?
(a) Jean-Claude's.
(b) Chantal's.
(c) Papi's.
(d) Manmi's.

3. What is the name of Mrs. Fabiyi's cat?
(a) Mogesi.
(b) Ogesi.
(c) Legusi.
(d) Egusi.

4. What does Samona think is the reason for Mrs. Fabiyi's suspicious absence from her yelling-point at the window?
(a) She is sick.
(b) She is dead.
(c) She has been kidnapped.
(d) She has moved away.

5. Who is Chantal?
(a) Seth's sister.
(b) Seth's aunt.
(c) Seth's cousin.
(d) Seth's mother.

6. How do the neighborhood children feel about Mrs. Fabiyi?
(a) They think she is a witch.
(b) They think she is queen.
(c) They think she is an angel.
(d) They think she is a ghost.

7. Which of the following is NOT true about Matant Margaret prior to her death?
(a) Everyone was expecting her to die.
(b) Her family had arranged for Seth to spend time with her.
(c) She was very old.
(d) She was very sick.

8. How does Chantal feel about marriage?
(a) She thinks marriage should be outlawed.
(b) She thinks marriage is a sacred bond.
(c) She does not think she wants to get married.
(d) She thinks marriage is for fools.

9. Which of the following relatives did Matant Margaret take care of when he was sick and losing his senses?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her great-grandfather.

10. When Seth does not want to join Samana, what does she tease him about?
(a) The color of his skin.
(b) His poor family.
(c) His bathroom habits.
(d) His long, skinny legs.

11. On the day when Samona has no food in her house, what has her mother spent all the money on?
(a) Lottery tickets.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) New shoes.
(d) Alcohol.

12. What does Jean-Claude think all young men should be interested in?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Women.
(c) Cars.
(d) Education.

13. What color underwear was Samona wearing on the first day of class?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

14. Which of the following toiletry products did Seth and Samona sell door-to-door hoping to raise money?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) Soap.
(c) Shampoo.
(d) Hair spray.

15. Where is Matant Margaret's coffin kept during the duration of the wake?
(a) Behind the crowd.
(b) In front of the crowd.
(c) To the side of the crowd.
(d) In the middle of the crowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fabiyi react when she hears that all the neighborhood children are afraid of her?

2. Who tells Seth that Grandma is very sad about Matant Margaret's death?

3. After the wake, what does Manmi ask Seth to bring over to Samona's house?

4. Which of the following is the main reason why Seth tries to avoid Samona?

5. At the time of the novel's setting, how long has Seth's family been living in America?

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