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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Book of Miracles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Eric’s wife brought to the U.S. that does not make it through customs?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Toiletries.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Books.

2. What does Anne say is the only part of the drive around the neighborhood Ka seems to enjoy?
(a) Admiring the lights.
(b) Getting home for a big dinner.
(c) Criticizing the houses.
(d) Seeing people in the streets.

3. What happens when Nadine calls Eric back?
(a) His wife picks up.
(b) They talk briefly before he breaks off abruptly.
(c) His number has been changed.
(d) He tells her not to call any more.

4. What has made the Cenegal nightclub famous since the days when Eric and Dany used to go there?
(a) The police attack on Abner Louima.
(b) The police attack on Patrick Dorismond.
(c) The new DJ.
(d) The police attack on Amadou Diallo.

5. What aspect of the maid’s personality reminds Ka of her mother?
(a) Her haughtiness.
(b) Her youth.
(c) Her poor English.
(d) Her limp.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Eric’s wife finally feel that she is in another country?

2. How frequently has Eric called Nadine since they split up?

3. Why does Nadine not ask her co-worker Josette to tell Ms. Hinds’ parents that she cannot be found?

4. What caused Ka’s father to lose his teeth?

5. What was Anne’s family’s Christmas tradition?

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