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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 effect does Makina’s writing have?
(a) It makes the cop angrier.
(b) It galvanizes the other migrants.
(c) It dissolved the cop’s anger.
(d) It summons bystanders to get involved.

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

3. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?
(a) She is not used to being treated this way.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She knows Mr. Aitch will be angry.
(d) She does not want to make a scene.

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

5. How does Makina avoid being drowned when their inner tube flips in the river?
(a) She kicks till she reaches land.
(b) She floats on her back.
(c) She stops struggling.
(d) She lashes herself to the inner tube.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of machines are working at the place Makina arrives at, which her brother had gone to see?

2. How does Makina’s brother answer when she asks if he got hurt?

3. Why did Makina go into the ATM booth?

4. What gesture does the person at the bottom of the stairs welcome Makina with?

5. Which of the four places with the same name does Makina want?

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