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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Matant Margaret always do with the money she made in America?
(a) Spent it on food for her children.
(b) Sent it back to her family.
(c) Saved it in a bank account.
(d) Invested it in the stock market.

3. After the wake, what does Manmi ask Seth to bring over to Samona's house?
(a) Food.
(b) Pillows.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Candles.

4. Where is Mrs. Gemini's art studio?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the living room.
(c) On the front porch.
(d) In the basement.

5. In what decade does the novel "Seth and Samona" take place?
(a) 1980s.
(b) 1990s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1970s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the "secret ingredient" in the toiletry products Seth and Samona were selling door-to-door?

2. On the day when Samona has no food in her house, what has her mother spent all the money on?

3. Which of the following pieces of artwork does Mrs. Fabiyi decorate her home with?

4. How does Seth react to Samona's hope to compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

5. At what time of day is Matant Margaret's wake held?

Short Essay Questions

1. What memories about Matant Margaret does Seth recall at her wake?

2. Why do Seth and Samona pity Bessie Armstrong?

3. Who is Reggie, and why does his relationship with Jean-Claude make Seth nervous?

4. How does Seth feel about Samona's desire to compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

5. Why doesn't Jean-Claude like Chantal's boyfriend, Jerome?

6. How does Seth react to the fight that breaks out on Sunday morning between Jean-Claude and Chantal?

7. What explanation does Mrs. Fabiyi give to the children as to her absence from the neighborhood?

8. How does the Michelin family react to the news that Samona will compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

9. What career is Leticia giving up to become an opera singer, and how does she have time to practice her scales?

10. How does Seth get out of attending the church service with his family?

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