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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, where did Clemantine remember that a Red Cross truck took them from Burundi?
(a) Kabamba.
(b) Kayogoro.
(c) Gahwazi.
(d) Ngozi.

2. In Chapter 10, what author did Clemantine read to escape?
(a) Alice Walker.
(b) Toni Morrison.
(c) James Baldwin.
(d) Maya Angelou.

3. In the Prologue, when was the last time that Clarie and Clemantine saw their parents?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1992.

4. How man men including Rob were put in jail in Chapter 9?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

5. What was the name of Clemantine's friend at Hotchkiss in Chapter 14?
(a) Madeline.
(b) Luisa.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Rachel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agency brought Clemantine, Claire, Rob, and their children to the U.S.?

2. How far was the water pump from the place where Clemantine and the family lived in Chapter 15?

3. What was the only chore the Beasleys would allow Claire and Clemantine to do?

4. How old were many of the war orphans who were in the Congolese army in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 15, what was the latest that Clemantine could go to the water pump in order to avoid being raped?

(see the answer key)

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