Make Your Home Among Strangers: A Novel Quiz

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How does Lizet feel about not knowing that her mother is involved with Madres Para Justicia? (from Chapter 27 - 28)

Unconcerned.

Exasperated.

Betrayed.

Relieved.

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

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

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

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

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

Why does Lizet try to block the camera's view of Caridaylis? (from Chapter 23 - 24)

She cannot stop the cameras from focusing on her mother, so does what she can to stop them focusing on Caridaylis.

She does not like the media involvement in the Ariel Hernandez case.

She is jealous of the attention Caridaylis is receiving.

She believes that the camera is an intrusion into a painful moment in Caridaylis' life.

What do Lizet's tests for Omar suggest about the state of her relationship with him? (from Chapter 7 - 8)

She is trying to find a way to call it off with him where she is not to blame.

She is unsure whether or not to continue the relationship and is looking for a sign.

She needs him to make a strong commitment to her so she knows he is the right person for her.

She is setting him easy tests so that she can stay with him.

Why does Lizet say that she is not smart to guys from Miami, but not to guys at Rawlings College? (from Chapter 31 - 32)

There is an expectation that students at Rawlings College will be intelligent so the guys would know she is lying if she said it there.

The guys in Miami are much smarter than her, so she does not want to appear arrogant.

She doesn't need to impress the guys at Rawlings College so doesn't talk about her intelligence.

It's against the cultural norm for women in her circle in Miami to be educated but normal at Rawlings College.