Make Your Home Among Strangers: A Novel Quiz

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Why does Weasel get angry with Lizet for suggesting that it is too early for her uncle to be drunk? (from Chapter 15 - 16)

He doesn't like her and doesn't want to know what she thinks.

Her statement sounds like a judgment.

He knows she is right.

Her statement is in English and they always speak Spanish so everyone can understand.

Why does Lizet become so angry with the girls watching the TV news? (from Chapter 27 - 28)

She is releasing all of the anger and frustration she has felt since arriving at Rawlings College.

She doesn't like the girls and their racist comments give her an excuse to tell them what she really thinks.

She thinks that they are stupid and should know better, having managed to get into Rawlings College.

She is a naturally angry person but has been bottling it up, trying to be polite and make friends.

Why does Lourdes get so upset that Lizet cannot see what is so special about Caridaylis? (from Chapter 23 - 24)

Lizet has been rude to Caridaylis and Lourdes does not like people being disrespectful.

Lourdes believes that her daughter is capable of wonderful things and expects her to recognize the same quality in others.

Lizet is jealous of Caridaylis' fame and Lourdes thinks that she is being spiteful.

Lourdes sees Caridaylis' situation personally and therefore Lizet appears to be saying she is also not special.

Why does Lizet make up the story about the prostitute and the Steelers fan in the hotel room next to her? (from Chapter 3 - 4)

She wanted to make her mother afraid for her safety and think she was brave for making the trip.

She is trying to focus her mother's attention on her, rather than the television.

She knows that her mother loves a good story and will not care if it is true or not.

She is a drama queen and always wants to be the center of attention.

What is suggested by Lizet's enjoyment of Dr. Kaufmann's humor, love of the beach, research topics, and philosophy on research? (from Chapter 25 - 26)

Lizet has found someone in authority at Rawlings College to whom she can relate.

Dr. Kaufmann has had a similar experience to Lizet in being at Rawlings College.

Dr. Kaufmann is trying hard to attract minority students.

Lizet is falling in love with Dr. Kaufmann.