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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 24-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the town where the Ali family lives?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Pretoria.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) Berea.

2. What did Silas's father leave to him after he died?
(a) The house where Silas currently lives.
(b) A lump sum of money.
(c) A Kaaba stone.
(d) A collection of journals and photographs.

3. Which of Mikey's relatives is the only one permitted to call him "Michael"?
(a) His mother, Lydia.
(b) His Uncle Toyer.
(c) His Mam Agnes.
(d) His Aunt Gracie.

4. Where was Silas being held during Du Boise's encounter with Lydia?
(a) In a state penitentiary.
(b) In a padded chamber.
(c) In a holding cell.
(d) In a police van.

5. Which of the following best describes the neighborhood where the Ali family lives?
(a) The projects.
(b) The country.
(c) The suburbs.
(d) The city.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lydia get home from the hospital after she is discharged?

2. What milestone birthday will Silas be celebrating in the year that the novel is set?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Julian Solomon's marriage?

4. How does Michael respond to Vinu's story of abuse from her father?

5. Where does Silas choose to drink his six-pack of beer, after seeing Du Boise for the first time?

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