Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Tyler feel when the cook prepares Mala a vegetarian tray of food? (from Section 1, Chapters 6-9)

Tyler is pleased that Mala's unique needs are beginning to be met by the rest of the staff.

Tyler feels resentful that the cook is showing off culinary skills that Tyler lacks.

Tyler's heart sinks as he feels cheated from preparing a special meal for Mala himself.

Tyler is hurt and thinks that the cook does not approve of the meals Tyler has been preparing.

2.

Where does Mala/Pohpoh go on her nighttime excursion? (from Section 2, Chapter 13)

She sneaks into Boyie's house to wake him up.

She enters a baby's bedroom in one of the neighboring houses.

She goes to the cemetery that only she and Asha are brave enough to visit regularly.

She returns to the schoolyard to find forgotten snails.

3.

How does Pohpoh dress when she sneaks out in the night? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

Pohpoh wears her nightgown on her excursion.

Pohpoh dresses in her darkest clothing--olive-green pants and a dark brown vest.

Pohpoh wears an old dress of her mother's into the night.

Pohpoh dresses head to toe in black, with thongs on her feet.

4.

What does Otoh bring with him this time to the house on Hill Side, other than the food prepared by his parents? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

The repaired gramophone and one record.

A letter from Ambrose to Mala.

Old photos of Mala and Ambrose.

A cloth bag full of snail shells.

5.

Why does Mala not prepare a brown fowl curry for her father like he commands? (from Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2)

Because of Ambrose's visit, Mala does not make it to the markets in time to buy any suitable poultry.

Mala refuses to eat any animal flesh, and makes her dad a vegetable curry instead.

Mala neglects to prepare the brown fowl in an act of rebellion against her abusive father.

Mala spends the day at Ambrose Mohanty's house and loses track of the time, missing the dinner hour.

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