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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Pages 76-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nobby's landlady tell him he must feed his dog?
(a) Steak.
(b) Stew meat.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Organ meats.

2. After Harry moves in, how does Bat's attitude about the apartment change?
(a) It seems even more run-down and embarrassing.
(b) It starts to seem like not such a bad place.
(c) It starts to feel like a home where he could bring a wife.
(d) It suddenly feels too small.

3. On page 59, what does the narrator compare the summer to?
(a) The "mating season."
(b) The "marrying season."
(c) The "hunting season."
(d) The "planting season."

4. What does Teena constantly try to prevent the men from doing?
(a) Going to the race track.
(b) Smoking marijuana.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Drinking rum.

5. What idea about the second hotel is supported by the details of the patrons' clothing?
(a) The hotel is an exclusive one.
(b) The hotel is unlikely to rent to an unmarried man and woman.
(c) The hotel is unlikely to rent to a Black customer.
(d) The hotel is frequented by sex workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Bat's friends hopes to live in the basement of the house they are planning to buy?

2. What can be inferred about Hampstead and Mayfair from Gallows's discussion with the estate agent?

3. When the narrator says that Trinidadians love a "fete," what is he saying they love?

4. How does Jean react when Gallows tells her about the legal danger Poor has placed Harry in?

5. Why does Gallows say that he feels sorry for Harry?

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