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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after closing the trinket box does Amma allow herself to open it again?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 2 days.

2. Which character does Belinda expect will be waiting for her at the airport in London?
(a) Nana.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Aunty.
(d) Amma.

3. When Mary is able to finally pit an avocado with only her knife, she suggests that she and Belinda go to what location to celebrate?
(a) The library.
(b) The patio.
(c) The garden.
(d) The conservatory.

4. Dr. Otuo tells Belinda emphatically that she is there to take what action?
(a) To clean.
(b) To improve her English.
(c) To learn.
(d) To report back on Amma's activities.

5. Which act by the pallbearers inspires the mourners to respond with cheers?
(a) They lift the coffin.
(b) They place the coffin in the ground.
(c) They show off their muscles.
(d) They engage in a wrestling contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big change to which Belinda refers when discussing her mother's reaction?

2. Amma recalls that she had closed the trinket box long ago on which day of the week?

3. Chapter 8 takes place how many days after the end of Chapter 7?

4. Belinda thinks to herself that school means what?

5. What dish are Belinda and Mary cooking together when Mary relates the tradition about the egg?

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