Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

The praying mantis stiffens and acts invisible.

The insect attacks Walter with its forelegs.

The insect dies instantly and disintegrates.

The insect writhes in pain and cries out.

2.

What finally allows Mala to be untied, even under Sister's watch? (from Section 1, Chapter 1)

Mala breaks through the bindings and refuses to comply with Sister's orders.

Sister recognizes Mala's humanity and innocence and, ashamed of treating Mala so harshly, unties her.

The doctor explains that Mala is no danger to anyone and undoes her bindings.

Tyler convinces Sister that Mala is not a danger and Sister unties her.

3.

What is the name of the man who fancies himself a matchmaker and who sells Mala the ingredients to make fresh bread and angel cake? (from Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2)

Mr. Pilai.

Mr. Thoroughly.

Mr. Talap.

Mr. Hector.

4.

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

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

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

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

5.

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)

Old photos of Mala and Ambrose.

The repaired gramophone and one record.

A letter from Ambrose to Mala.

A cloth bag full of snail shells.

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