Wave (novel) Quiz

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Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What helped Deraniyagala to realize that she was not to blame for her and her family returning to Sri Lanka even though they lived in London? (from Part 7)

She remembers Steve had insisted they return.

She remembers that her mother had asked for her and Steve to bring the boys to Sri Lanka.

She remembers how the boys had asked to go back to Sri Lanka.

The memories of how much they all enjoyed Sri Lanka.

2.

Why did Deraniyagala feel comfortable in the ruins of the Yala jungle? (from Part 2)

Because there was always hope of finding something that belonged to her family there.

Because it was deformed by the wave, like she believes she has been.

Because it was the last place she saw her family alive.

Because it was always her favorite place to be.

3.

Why was the song Alison significant to Steve and Deraniyagala while they were getting acquainted? (from Part 8)

Alison is an anagram for Sonali.

It was the first song to which they danced.

Steve had first thought Sonali's name was Alison.

It was the first song Steve sang to Sonali.

4.

Why did Deraniyagala not want to look at the bruises on her face? (from Part 1, “Colombo, The First Six Months After”)

They were proof that something terrible had happened.

She did not recognize herself with the bruises.

Seeing the bruises made her hurt worse.

She thought they looked ugly.

5.

Why did Deraniyagala think that she would not visit with the mothers of her boys' friends? (from Parts 3 and 4)

She thought they would not want to see her.

She was afraid they would ask too many questions.

She was afraid it would be too upsetting.

She did not want to see them.

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