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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Makina’s brother’s first note home say?
(a) "I haven’t found the land yet, but I will."
(b) "Please send money, I am broke."
(c) "I have found the land, but it is nothing."
(d) "I am here on the land, waiting for you."

2. What is Makina seduced by, in the city?
(a) The sound of musicians.
(b) The powerful policemen.
(c) The colorful buildings.
(d) The smells from restaurants.

3. How does Makina’s brother answer when she asks if he got hurt?
(a) He says that he was wounded once and recovered.
(b) He says that he was only ever grazed lightly by shrapnel or bullets.
(c) He says that he did not get a scratch.
(d) He says that he was wounded badly and has never healed.

4. What pose does the man in the truck assume, after Makina surprises him?
(a) Anxious jittering.
(b) Hard-boiled slouch.
(c) Nonchalant repose.
(d) Looming bullying.

5. What does Makina write?
(a) A plea.
(b) A tirade.
(c) A jeremiad.
(d) A lecture.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Makina, in her dream, when she is evicted from the ATM booth?

3. Which suburb does Makina need to visit next?

4. What food has Makina brought with her?

5. Who is guarding Mr. Double-U?

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