Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why are the snail shells laid out in the yard significant to Ambrose? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

The designs remind him of his and Mala's childhood quest to rescue snails from Walter.

The snail shell designs form a message that only Ambrose can read.

Mala's obsessive shell displays are a sign to Ambrose that she has finally gone mad.

Ambrose and Mala used to make shell patterns together in the garden when they were teenagers.

2.

When the Reverend Thoroughly and his wife adopt Chandin Ramchandin, there is discussion of giving Chandin a Christian name. Chandin is initially excited by the prospect of having his name changed. Why is it then decided that Chandin should keep his Indian name? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

The Reverend decides that Chandin's Indian name will help him to win the trust of his own people.

Chandin's birth parents insist that he keep the name given to him by their family.

Chandin takes pride in his given name and refuses the change in order to align himself with his Indian roots.

Chandin's adopted sister Lavinia tells him to keep his name, and he agrees in order to please her.

3.

What is the name of the guard dog who lives in the yard across the street from Pohpoh's father's house? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

Boxer.

Lady.

Grandpa.

Tail.

4.

What does Mala put in the jar that sits on the porch for weeks? (from Section 2, Chapters 5 and 6)

Her collection of snail shells.

Birdseed.

A paste of hot peppers and limes.

The photo of her mother and Lavinia at the beach.

5.

Why does Ambrose say that he has slept so much? (from Section 4, Chapters 1-3 and Section 5 (only 1 chapter))

Because he hit his head and has trouble staying awake for long periods of time.

Because he has been unable to face himself and his inaction.

Because he has been avoiding Elsie and Otoh.

Because he drank a snail shell solution and it put him in an enchanted, restorative sleep.

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