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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. Who tells Seth that Grandma is very sad about Matant Margaret's death?
(a) Jean-Claude.
(b) Manmi.
(c) Samona.
(d) Chantal.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of furniture does Mrs. Fabiyi have in her apartment?

2. During the time she was gone, who was Mrs. Fabiyi visiting back home?

3. Who does most of the housework in Seth's home?

4. Which of the following best describes the state of Mrs. Fabiyi's home?

5. Who was the teacher on the day Samona joined Seth's classroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Samona give Seth about the proceedings at a funeral?

2. Who all comes out in support of Samona during the beauty pageant.

3. What happened when Seth and Samona tried to sell toiletries door-to-door?

4. How does Grandmother react to the wake?

5. What does the interior of Mrs. Fabiyi's house look like?

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

7. How do the Michelin parents punish their children for all the antics they've been involved with over the past few weeks?

8. What arrangements does Papi make for Matant Margaret's funeral?

9. How do Seth's siblings react to the news of Matant Margaret's death?

10. How does Samona prepare for the beauty pageant while she is at school?

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