Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Lady.

Grandpa.

Tail.

Boxer.

2.

What does Mala smell when she sniffs the photograph of Sarah and Lavinia? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

Her own sweat and the earthiness of her fingers.

The salty scent of the sea.

Eucalyptus oil, camphorated oil, and turpentine.

Hints of cinnamon and star anise.

3.

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)

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

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

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

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

4.

Lavinia rushes off from her conversation with Chandin to help her mother with some pitchers. The pitchers are full of what drink? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

Rum punch.

Mango juice.

Lemonade.

Sangria.

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

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

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

Because he has been avoiding Elsie and Otoh.

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