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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Silla get a new job in Book 3?
(a) At a defense factory.
(b) At the bakery.
(c) At the hospital.
(d) At the church.

2. Whose wedding does the family attend in Book 3?
(a) Maritze's wedding.
(b) The wedding of 'Gatha Steed's daughter.
(c) Beryl's sister's wedding.
(d) Miss Thompson's wedding.

3. How does Selina feel when she realizes that her mother has not told her about the facts of life?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Scared.
(d) Betrayed.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what do Suggie and her date drink?
(a) Soda.
(b) Rum.
(c) Milk.
(d) Gin.

5. What does Selina wish for on her 15th birthday?
(a) For a boyfriend.
(b) For a new home.
(c) For her parents to be happy together.
(d) For a new best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?

2. What other momentous event happens on the same day that Selina learns about her father's death?

3. In Book 2, Pastorale, what does Selina ask to do with her best friend?

4. How do others react when Selina tries to tell them about her mother's plan to sell her father's land?

5. What type of mood does Deighton have on that Monday morning before he goes to the bank to cash the check from the land sale?

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