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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say is brimming in the immigrants’ language?
(a) Powerlessness.
(b) Grief.
(c) Patience.
(d) Nostalgia.

2. Which suburb does Makina need to visit next?
(a) The one with the zoo.
(b) The one with the prison.
(c) The one with the petroleum refinery.
(d) The one with the museum.

3. When did Makina first meet Mr. Double-U?
(a) When he was a guest in her house.
(b) When he was in prison.
(c) When he was in hiding.
(d) When he presided over a public festival.

4. Which of these things does the sinkhole swallow?
(a) Screams of passersby.
(b) A house and camper.
(c) The noonday sunshine.
(d) A flock of geese.

5. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?
(a) Reading the paper.
(b) Playing dominoes.
(c) Having a sauna.
(d) Having a meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say affected Makina for the first time with this sinkhole?

2. What food has Makina brought with her?

3. What has Makina packed in her rucksack?

4. Who tells Makina to go clean up before she gives anyone the package?

5. How many times does Makina think she has arrived, only to find out that she has to keep going?

(see the answer key)

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