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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Selina do at her home after leaving Clive's apartment for the last time?
(a) She cries, and tells her family the whole story.
(b) She tells her family all about the dance that she has performed.
(c) She cries, but will not tell her family anything.
(d) She puts on a brave face and does not share her pain with anyone.

2. Which of the following reasons serves as the basis for Selina's decision to go to the Association meeting?
(a) It is what her father would have wanted.
(b) She will then know what she has been criticizing.
(c) It would make her mother happy.
(d) She might meet a nice young man.

3. What major announcement does Ina make toward the end of the book?
(a) That she is getting a new job.
(b) That she is getting married.
(c) That she is moving out.
(d) That she is pregnant.

4. Which of the following is Selina warned not to do by Clive?
(a) Go away.
(b) Become Bohemian.
(c) Quit school.
(d) Learn to dance.

5. In Book 4, where does Selina attend a party despite still deeply grieving over her father's death?
(a) Ina's church basement.
(b) Beryl's house.
(c) A nightclub.
(d) Suggie's house.

6. On the occasion of Selina's new acquaintance walking her home from the Association meeting, where do they stop?
(a) At the movie theater.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At the soda shop.
(d) At the pavilion in the park.

7. In Chapter 10 of Book 4, which of the following does Clive's mother do that annoys Selina?
(a) She helps Selina feel better.
(b) She fakes a medical emergency.
(c) She throws Selina out of their house.
(d) She yells and states that Selina is not a good match for Clive.

8. In Book 4, which of the following does Selina notice when comparing herself to the other girls at the party?
(a) That she is very thin and sad.
(b) That she looks like a boy.
(c) That she is smarter than all of them.
(d) That she lacks all ambition.

9. Which of the following is the reason upon which Clive bases his thoughts that Selina should not socialize with Whites?
(a) They just want to appear to be non-racist.
(b) They make fun of her.
(c) They are liars and cheaters.
(d) They will beat her.

10. What are Selina's plans at the end of the book?
(a) That she still plans to go away.
(b) That she agrees to do what her mother has asked her to do.
(c) That she is planning to move in with Suggie.
(d) That she plans to return to Barbados.

11. What does Silla think about Father Peace?
(a) That he is a crook.
(b) That he is abusing the women in white.
(c) That life is not to be found in him.
(d) That he is a good influence on Deighton.

12. After Deighton dies, what happens when Selina dreams about boys?
(a) Her mother slaps her face to awaken her from the dream.
(b) Her father reaches out to her from beyond the grave.
(c) Suggie discourages her from having sex.
(d) Ina is angry with her..

13. Which of the following does Selina gain from her experience at the Benton house, and Mrs. Benton's comments to her?
(a) A more confident attitude.
(b) A better understanding of racism in her world.
(c) A new goal to set for herself.
(d) A new friend whom she wants to treasure forever.

14. What does Selina do when Clive is not available to comfort her following her run-in with Mrs. Benton?
(a) She leaves her key in Clive's apartment and goes home.
(b) She follows Clive to make sure that he is telling the truth.
(c) She waits for Clive to return.
(d) She leaves a note for Clive, asking him to visit her later.

15. Which of the following is Miss Thompson's advice to a grown-up Selina?
(a) To graduate from college.
(b) To refrain from attending Association meetings.
(c) To stay away from boys.
(d) To have a good time while she can.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the party in Book 4, what does Selina ask Beryl upon becoming annoyed with her compliant behavior?

2. What does Clive do during the War?

3. Which of the following does Silla think that Miss Mary will not do?

4. How does Silla react to Selina calling her Hitler?

5. Which of the following fields of study does Silla pursue when the defense factories close in Book 4?

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