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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Pastorale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Selina think that babies are born by cutting the mother's stomach open?
(a) Because that is what Ina had told her.
(b) Because she has read it in a medical book.
(c) Because that had been the way that Virgie had delivered her baby--by Caesarean section.
(d) Because Selina has a younger sibling who was born in that manner.

2. How old is Selina at the opening of the book?
(a) Twelve (12).
(b) Sixteen (16).
(c) Eight (8).
(d) Ten (10).

3. What is the relationship between Suggie and Selina?
(a) Suggie lives upstairs.
(b) Suggie is Selina's babysitter.
(c) Selina wants to be like Suggie.
(d) Suggie has an affair with Selina's father.

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

5. Which of the following areas is the point from which the Boyce family emigrates?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Barbados.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Maritze is bitter?

2. What does Selina's mother bring home from work for Selina?

3. What do Selina's parents argue about frequently?

4. What is Selina's sister's name?

5. Who does Deighton see on his way to visit his mistress?

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