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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 & Translator's note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Makina find surprising about the room at the bottom of the stairs?
(a) She cannot hear anything even though people are talking.
(b) She cannot smell the cooking even though she can see the pots steaming.
(c) She cannot see people’s faces even though the lights are on.
(d) It does not smell even though people are smoking.

2. How did Makina handle the man-who-struck-it-rich's failure?
(a) She laughed at him contemptuously in front of his friends.
(b) She kissed him on the cheek and wished him better luck next time.
(c) She called the police to have him taken away.
(d) She called his mother and asked her to come get him.

3. What does Mr. Double-U offer Makina?
(a) A man to transport her across to the other side.
(b) A job for her brother.
(c) A man who will take her to her brother.
(d) A gift for her mother.

4. How does Makina characterize the shift in the people’s language in America?
(a) Self-defensive.
(b) Assertive.
(c) Defiant.
(d) Nurturing.

5. What does Makina’s brother’s second note say?
(a) "I’m in danger, help."
(b) "I’m fine, I have a job."
(c) "Send money so I can come home."
(d) "I’m going to send money with my next letter."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statue does Makina need to look for next?

2. What does Makina’s brother say when Makina asks about the land?

3. Whose place does Makina’s brother take in the army?

4. What would happen if Makina’s brother died during the time at war?

5. What does Mr. Aitch ask Makina to deliver to Mr. P.?

(see the answer key)

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