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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rita feel about her Jewish background?
(a) She is very proud of her heritage.
(b) It seems unimportant to her.
(c) She takes her customs and religion very seriously.
(d) She resents her background.

2. What does Rita inadvertently do to her landlady?
(a) She offends her by breaking customs.
(b) She helps her without realizing it.
(c) She helps her out of a tough situation.
(d) She offends her by showing up to a party late.

3. Where does the family picnic when they go to the beach?
(a) On a bluff.
(b) On an island.
(c) In a park.
(d) On a sidewalk.

4. What is Rita's life like with her husband?
(a) Interesting.
(b) Poverty-stricken.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Glamorous.

5. How does Rita help the wives?
(a) She shops for them.
(b) She helps with gardening.
(c) She watches the children.
(d) She teaches them English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rita's relationship with Tu Aji?

2. What bothers Rita when her wallet is stolen?

3. Who dies shortly after Tu Nini?

4. How does the king treat the woman who gives him the message from the spirits?

5. Where does Rita's passion for travel get re-kindled?

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