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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the "secret ingredient" in the toiletry products Seth and Samona were selling door-to-door?
(a) Chicken feathers.
(b) Tuna fish.
(c) Horse manure.
(d) Dog food.

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

4. What does Samona's father do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a bartender.
(c) Samona does not know her father.
(d) He is a mailman.

5. How does Seth feel when he finally sees his grandmother at the wake?
(a) He is terrified.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is confused.

6. Who tells Seth what to expect at Matant Margaret's death?
(a) Jean-Claude.
(b) Chantal.
(c) Enrie.
(d) Samona.

7. Which country did Seth's family immigrate to America from?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Dominican Republic.
(d) Haiti.

8. When Seth thinks about death, who does he imagine missing after death?
(a) Manmi.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Chantal.
(d) Samona.

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

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

11. Which of the following relatives lives with Seth's family?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His aunt.

12. Where does Mrs. Fabiyi keep her cat?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the garage.
(d) On the balcony.

13. What is the name of the beauty pageant Samona hopes to compete in?
(a) Little Miss Nigeria.
(b) Little Miss America.
(c) Little Miss Sunshine.
(d) Little Miss Dorchester.

14. 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 crying.
(d) She starts shouting.

15. Which of the following is the main reason why Seth tries to avoid Samona?
(a) Because he is afraid of being bullied by her.
(b) Because she always gets him into trouble.
(c) Because she is embarrassing to be around.
(d) Because he has a crush on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following instruments is Seth learning to play?

2. How is Seth related to Enrie?

3. Where does Seth learn the truth about what happens at a wake?

4. Which of the following diseases did Matant Margaret suffer from?

5. What country did Matant Margaret immigrate from?

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