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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: Chapters 25-26 and Winter: Chapters 27-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, Amma thinks about the fact that she had spent the whole party the night before inside of what room?
(a) A parlor.
(b) A library.
(c) A kitchen.
(d) A bedroom.

2. What dish are Belinda and Mary cooking together when Mary relates the tradition about the egg?
(a) Sa.
(b) Eto.
(c) Kyew.
(d) Aane.

3. Just before Belinda goes upstairs to make up with Amma in Chapter 28, what task does she complete?
(a) She does the laundry.
(b) She polishes the silver.
(c) She mops the floor.
(d) She cooks a meal.

4. What action does Belinda take when Mary burns her hands peeling the eggs?
(a) She runs to tell Aunty.
(b) She takes her to the sink and runs her hands under cold water.
(c) She scolds Mary for being so careless.
(d) She makes an ointment for Mary.

5. Amma reflects on the fact that her mother Nana uses her "Parents Evening voice" (155) when she talks to what kind of people?
(a) African.
(b) Shy.
(c) White.
(d) Young.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 13 begins how far ahead of the Ghanafoo celebration?

2. Which act by the pallbearers inspires the mourners to respond with cheers?

3. When Belinda tells Mary the words she will use to tell Amma about Mary, what is NOT a word Belinda uses?

4. In what location does Amma meet Roisin in Chapter 26?

5. What items do the pallbearers request be brought to them?

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