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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is in the group Makina is forced to join after finding her brother?
(a) Bystanders being arrested.
(b) Men on their knees in a vacant lot.
(c) Immigrants fleeing from the cops.
(d) Visitors being expelled from the base.

3. Why does Makina pack light?
(a) She is planning to come right back.
(b) She is planning to start a new life on the other side.
(c) She knows people along the way.
(d) She knows the top dogs’ men will take care of her.

4. What does Makina hear as soon as she leaves the army base?
(a) "Assume the position!"
(b) "You’re under arrest!"
(c) "Don’t leave me!"
(d) "Run!"

5. Who does Makina think when her acquaintance recognizes her?
(a) That she is very hungry.
(b) That she must look terrible.
(c) That she must still inspire fear.
(d) That she must be filthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the advantage of a polyglot language, in Makina’s eyes?

2. How many languages does Makina speak?

3. What does Makina do when she realizes she has made a mistake in recognizing her brother?

4. At what time of day does Makina arrive at the address she is looking for?

5. Which of these things does the sinkhole swallow?

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