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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Matant Margaret dies, where does Grandma sleep?
(a) In Seth's bed.
(b) In Manmi's bed.
(c) In Samona's bed.
(d) In Chantal's bed.

2. Who is Jean-Claude?
(a) Seth's brother.
(b) Seth's uncle.
(c) Seth's father.
(d) Seth's cousin.

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

4. What is the name of the funeral home where Matant Margaret's wake is held?
(a) Burton's.
(b) Hampton's.
(c) Fillington's.
(d) Morton's.

5. Which of the following pieces of artwork does Mrs. Fabiyi decorate her home with?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Sculptures.
(c) Drawings.
(d) Paintings.

6. When Seth returns home from visiting Mrs. Fabiyi, how does his aunt respond?
(a) She ignores him completely.
(b) She starts laughing.
(c) She starts shouting.
(d) She starts crying.

7. Which of the following is missing from Mrs. Fabiyi's apartment, which confuses the children?
(a) Bedrooms.
(b) Windows.
(c) Doorknobs.
(d) Curtains.

8. When Seth arrives in the Gemini household, which of the following characters is singing an opera?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Samona.
(c) Leticia.
(d) Nigel.

9. What was Seth's first impression of Samona when she joined his classroom?
(a) That she was crazy.
(b) That she was beautiful.
(c) That she was quiet.
(d) That she was intimidating.

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

11. When Seth arrives home from vising Mrs. Fabiyi, which of the following best describes the exterior of his home?
(a) It is destoyed.
(b) It is repainted.
(c) It is decorated.
(d) It is dark.

12. Who does most of the housework in Seth's home?
(a) The children.
(b) The women.
(c) The men.
(d) The adults.

13. Which of the following is NOT something that happens at a traditional Caribbean wake?
(a) The visitors attempt to wake the dead.
(b) The visitors dance.
(c) The vistors come wearing the dead's clothing.
(d) The visitors sing loudly.

14. What language does Seth's grandmother speak?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Creole.
(c) French.
(d) English.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Samona want to bring to Mrs. Fabiyi during the visit?

2. Where does Mrs. Fabiyi keep her cat?

3. After Matant Margaret dies, what does Seth want his mother to do?

4. How does Seth feel when he finally sees his grandmother at the wake?

5. What color underwear was Samona wearing on the first day of class?

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