Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Otoh decide to go around the back of the house to greet Mala? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

Otoh hopes that the informality of greeting Mala at the back of her house will be less intimidating than a knock on the front door.

Otoh wants to imitate his father Ambrose, who used to always meet Mala by the back stairs of her house.

Otoh realizes that the front stairway has become separated from the house, which forces him to go around back.

Otoh wants to surprise Mala by walking in the back way, so that she will not run away from him at his approach.

2.

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.

3.

Why does Mr. Hector show an interest in Tyler and in his work with Mala? (from Section 1, Chapters 4 and 5)

Tyler reminds Mr. Hector of his estranged brother.

Mr. Hector is attracted to Tyler.

Mr. Hector needs help working in the garden.

Mr. Hector is afraid of Tyler and Mala and wants to keep his distance.

4.

What does the praying mantis do when Walter touches it with the flame? (from Section 1, Chapters 6-9)

The insect attacks Walter with its forelegs.

The insect writhes in pain and cries out.

The praying mantis stiffens and acts invisible.

The insect dies instantly and disintegrates.

5.

Mala uses one drop of blood to prepare her snail shell brew. Which animal does Mala draw blood from? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

An iguana.

A pigeon.

A dog.

A cat.

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