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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose famous monologue does Samona perform during the talent portion of the beauty pageant?
(a) Malcolm X.
(b) Martin Luther King Jr.
(c) Sojourner Truth.
(d) Harriet Tubman.

2. Who saves Samona from her stage fright during the talent portion of the pageant?
(a) Leticia.
(b) Seth.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Mrs. Fabiyi.

3. Which of the following most interests Nigel Gemini?
(a) Math equations.
(b) Computers.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Action figures.

4. How does Seth react to Jean-Claude's threats against Jerome?
(a) He is outraged.
(b) He is entertained.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is confused.

5. Who does Seth believe should take the blame for the fight that happened in the morning?
(a) Himself.
(b) Jean-Claude.
(c) Jerome.
(d) Chantal.

6. How does Papi describe their household after the wake?
(a) Overwhelming.
(b) Depressing.
(c) Noisy.
(d) Crowded.

7. What is Samona doing when Seth arrives in the Gemini home after the wake?
(a) Painting her fingernails.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Talking on the phone.
(d) Writing in her diary.

8. On what day of the week do Jean-Claude and Chantal get into their big fight?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Sunday.

9. Which of the following characters does NOT sit with Seth on the day of the pageant?
(a) Chantal.
(b) Manmi.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Jean-Claude.

10. What reason does Seth give Jean-Claude for their search?
(a) He said their parents were looking for him.
(b) He said he was scared without his big brother.
(c) He was worried about Jean-Claude's safety.
(d) He said Reggie was going to kill him.

11. How does Seth feel about Samona's chances at winning the beauty pageant?
(a) He thinks Samona has no chance.
(b) He is unsure whether or not Samona will win.
(c) He thinks Samona will certainly win.
(d) He does not have an opinion about the beauty pageant.

12. What type of lessons is Jean-Claude giving to Reggie?
(a) Reading lessons.
(b) Sewing lessons.
(c) Shooting lessons.
(d) Piano lessons.

13. Which of the following is NOT a change the women made to Samona's appearance before the pageant.
(a) They gave her a new dress to wear.
(b) They painted her fingernails.
(c) They added extensions to her hair.
(d) They applied makeup to her face.

14. What threat does Jean-Claude make toward Jerome?
(a) That he will make him miserable.
(b) That he will kill him.
(c) That he will keep him away from Chantal.
(d) That he will fight him.

15. When Seth describes Samona to his family, which of the following is NOT an adjective he uses to describe his friend.
(a) Smart.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Unattractive.
(d) Gawky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of practice is Seth returning from when he sees Samona made-over for the first time?

2. What place does Samona take in the beauty pageant?

3. Which of the following best describes the preacher at the Gemini family's church?

4. Whose idea is it to invite Samona over before the pageant, to help her prepare?

5. Where is the family going when Jean-Claude sneaks out of the house?

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