Make Your Home Among Strangers: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does it bother Lizet that Jillian mentions that she is Cuban when introducing her? (from Chapter 9 - 10)

Because Jillian is wrong and Lizet is from Belize.

Because Jillian doesn't introduce other (white) people by their ethnicity.

Because Lizet is trying to fit in by not drawing attention to her ethnicity.

Because Lizet is ashamed of being Cuban.

2.

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

Her statement sounds like a judgment.

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

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

He knows she is right.

3.

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

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

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.

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

4.

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

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.

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

5.

What is suggested by the references to Ariel Hernandez in Chapter 2? (from Chapter 1 - 2)

He is not important to Lizet.

He will be compared to Lizet for the rest of the narrative.

He will be an important character in the rest of the narrative.

He is related to Lizet, but she doesn't know it yet.

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