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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Selina's parents argue about frequently?
(a) About whether to have another baby.
(b) About what to do with the land in Barbados.
(c) About where to send Selina to school.
(d) About whether they should go back to Barbados.

2. In Book 3, Chapter 1, what world event changes everyone's lives?
(a) The sinking of the Titanic.
(b) The stock market crash.
(c) The election of a new President of the United States.
(d) The War that has been declared in Europe.

3. In Book 2, Pastorale, what does Selina ask to do with her best friend?
(a) Spend the afternoon at Coney Island.
(b) Visit a boy.
(c) Go to Prospect Park.
(d) Look for her father.

4. What does Suggie like to drink?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Rum.
(d) Milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the argument between Selina and Beryl in Book 2, what does Selina believe that she will never do?

2. Which of the following means of transportation do Beryl and Selina take to the park?

3. Which of the following phrase best describes the relationship between Deighton and Silla?

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?

5. What does Selina wish for on her 15th birthday?

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