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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. Why does Miss Thompson not go to the doctor?
(a) Because she thinks that they will send her to an asylum.
(b) Because she does not have any money.
(c) Because she is afraid of doctors.
(d) Because she does not believe that a doctor can cure her.

2. What does Deighton tell his family after having become more enthralled with Father Peace?
(a) That he is going to kill himself.
(b) That he is going back to Barbados.
(c) That he is going to move out to work for Father Peace.
(d) That he is going to get a permanent job at last.

3. What is The New Light?
(a) A book that Selina is reading.
(b) A new religion.
(c) A religious newspaper.
(d) A clothing resale shop in Selina's neighborhood.

4. How does Silla react to Deighton's return following his trip to the bank to cash the check?
(a) She smashes his new trumpet on the floor.
(b) She scratches his face.
(c) She runs out.
(d) She throws everything out the window.

5. In Book 3, what are the names of Silla's two friends who visit her to talk about church?
(a) Florrie and Irene.
(b) Florrie and Iris.
(c) Beulah and Margaret.
(d) Elinor and Hattie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beryl tell Selina will happen to her if she does not menstruate by the time that she turns 20 years of age?

2. How many siblings does Beryl have?

3. Where do people in the story go for fun on a Saturday night?

4. What does Silla think about Father Peace?

5. When they get to the park, where do Beryl and Selina go?

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