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

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

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

4. What does Jean-Claude think all young men should be interested in?
(a) Education.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Women.
(d) Cars.

5. When Seth arrives home from vising Mrs. Fabiyi, which of the following best describes the exterior of his home?
(a) It is decorated.
(b) It is dark.
(c) It is destoyed.
(d) It is repainted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Seth related to Matant Margaret?

2. What does Samona's father do for a living?

3. Where does Mrs. Fabiyi keep her cat?

4. What is the name of the beauty pageant Samona hopes to compete in?

5. What is the name of Samona's cat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Samona convince Seth that he should visit with Mrs. Fabiyi with her?

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

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

4. What was Matant Margaret's life like in the years before her death?

5. What memory does Seth have of Samona that makes him view her fondly, and not as a stranger?

6. Describe Samona's relationship with her mother.

7. What does Nigel Gemini want to do with his life, and how is he working toward that goal?

8. How did Mrs. Fabiyi greet her two young visitors when they knocked on her door?

9. How does Grandmother react to the wake?

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

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