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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anton.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Ma," what does the word on the desk in "Ma" look like to Amor?
(a) Insect on its back.
(b) Spider on its back.
(c) Caterpillar.
(d) Beetle on its back.

2. How long after the funeral do the three siblings visit Scaly City?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 2 1/2 weeks.
(c) 1 1/2 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. How many brandy-and-Cokes has Oom Ockie had when Tannie Marina brings Amor to her house after telling her her mother died?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

4. What time does Alwyn want the apprentice minister to pick him up the next day after Rachel's death?
(a) 3 p.m.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) 10 a.m.

5. About how many people attend Anton's service at the crematorium?
(a) Maybe 12.
(b) About 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Astrid decide to go after her failed confessional with Father Batty?

2. How old is Father Batty?

3. What wakes Anton in the middle of the night on page 229?

4. What color is the Springbok rugby jersey?

5. How long has Mervyn Glass been waiting to remove Rachel's body from the house when Marina, Ockie, and Amor arrive?

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