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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Makina say is a "slippery bitch" (11)?
(a) The earth.
(b) The city.
(c) The river.
(d) The old mine.

2. How does Makina travel to the bus station?
(a) Underground.
(b) On foot.
(c) By horse.
(d) By taxi.

3. It is one thing to make exceptions, Makina says, but it is another to do what?
(a) Change the rules.
(b) Reinvent the rules.
(c) Ignore the rules.
(d) Break the rules.

4. How many languages does Makina speak?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. What does Mr. Aitch wait to do, before he gives Makina the thing he wants her to deliver?
(a) Kiss his ring.
(b) Swear an oath.
(c) Give him some information.
(d) Knock back her drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Makina’s job at home?

2. What role had Mr. Aitch played in Makina’s brother’s departure?

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

4. What does Makina say to the people who are swallowed by the sinkhole?

5. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?

(see the answer key)

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