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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Water Child.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ka say her father reacted when she tried to take his picture?
(a) Like a great man in front of admirers.
(b) Like a child afraid of a slap.
(c) Like a ham in front of an audience.
(d) Like a beautiful woman being flattered.

2. What caused Ka’s father to lose his teeth?
(a) An infected tooth.
(b) A prisoner attacked him.
(c) Prison nightmares.
(d) A car accident.

3. Why does Ka say that her father destroyed the sculpture?
(a) Because he does not want to be documented.
(b) Because he always feels competitive with her.
(c) Because he is so ashamed of himself.
(d) Because he is vain about his appearance.

4. What is the importance of the date of the final scene in the chapter "Water Child"?
(a) It is the day Eric’s wife arrives.
(b) It is the day Nadine's baby would have been born.
(c) It is the day Eric had promised to be with Nadine.
(d) It is the day Nadine is going to call her family.

5. What are Nadine’s parents delighted to report having seen outside their house?
(a) A frangipani flower.
(b) A hummingbird.
(c) A lizard.
(d) A rainbow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gabrielle Fonteneau react when Ka tells her that she does not have the sculpture?

2. How does Eric’s wife keep her possessions from being nabbed by her relatives before she leaves?

3. How many microcassettes with Eric’s messages has Nadine added to her altar?

4. When does Eric start to feel joy in anticipation of seeing his wife again?

5. Where does Eric work at night?

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