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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color was the skirt Samona was wearing on the first day of class?
(a) Black.
(b) Tan.
(c) Gray.
(d) White.

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

3. Where did Matant Margaret live before she died?
(a) In the house next door.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In Seth's home.
(d) In a nursing home.

4. How does Samona define a wake for Seth?
(a) As a somber event with lots of tears.
(b) As a raucous party.
(c) As a haunted house.
(d) As a gathering of friends.

5. Which of the following is NOT something different that Seth notices about Mrs. Fabiyi?
(a) Her language.
(b) Her culture.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her home country.

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

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

8. What does Leticia do for a living?
(a) She is a painter.
(b) She is an acrobat.
(c) She is a circus clown.
(d) She is a psychic.

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

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

11. At the time of the novel's setting, how long has Seth's family been living in America?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few years.

12. What are Chantal and Jean-Claude doing when Seth arrives home from Mrs. Fabiyi's?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Drinking whiskey.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Cooking dinner.

13. When Seth realizes that Mrs. Fabiyi is a misunderstood woman, how does he feel?
(a) He feels confused.
(b) He feels angry.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) He feels pleased.

14. Who makes the arrangements of Matant Margaret's wake?
(a) Manmi.
(b) Jean-Claude.
(c) Grandma.
(d) Papi.

15. Who is Jerome?
(a) Chantal's husband.
(b) Chantal's boyfriend.
(c) Chantal's son.
(d) Chantal's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Seth does not want to join Samana, what does she tease him about?

2. When Seth arrives home from vising Mrs. Fabiyi, which of the following best describes the exterior of his home?

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason Chantal gives as to why she loves Jerome?

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

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

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