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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does Makina think she has arrived, only to find out that she has to keep going?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

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

3. After crossing the river, what did Makina do in the cabin while the Anglo man is waiting outside?
(a) Write a note home.
(b) Abandon her backpack.
(c) Change out of her wet clothes.
(d) Dispose of possessions that would encumber her.

4. Who is guarding Mr. Double-U?
(a) A black man with a badge.
(b) A solitary silent man.
(c) Goons with guns.
(d) A boy Makina has had relations with.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makina characterize the places she arrives at, and keeps going to?

2. What is it about Makina’s boyfriend’s behavior that inspires respect in her?

3. When did Makina first meet Mr. Double-U?

4. Where does Makina meet Mr. Q?

5. Which direction does Makina have to go, to get to the first suggested place?

(see the answer key)

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