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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Makina’s brother’s first note home say?
(a) "Please send money, I am broke."
(b) "I am here on the land, waiting for you."
(c) "I haven’t found the land yet, but I will."
(d) "I have found the land, but it is nothing."

2. What has Makina packed in her rucksack?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A violin.
(c) Amulets.
(d) Photos.

3. How does the old woman describe Makina’s brother?
(a) Sad.
(b) Blithe.
(c) Content.
(d) Restless.

4. What does Makina say she wants to do when the man tells her that the family who lived there moved?
(a) Hang herself from a lamp post.
(b) Go home.
(c) Kill someone.
(d) Go to Europe.

5. What did the man-who-struck-it-rich not have, which kept him from impressing Makina the way he had planned?
(a) His wallet.
(b) Friends to confirm his experiences.
(c) Cell towers.
(d) Evidence of his travels.

Short Answer Questions

1. When someone from Makina’s town struck it rich and came back, how did he try to impress Makina?

2. What did Makina’s brother expect to get in return for taking this person’s place in the army?

3. What does Makina’s brother’s third note say?

4. What does Mr. P offer Makina?

5. Why does Makina feel guilty about making her trip?

(see the answer key)

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