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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 28, Belinda brings Amma downstairs to help her clean which appliance as a means of reconciliation?
(a) The garbage disposal.
(b) The refrigerator.
(c) The toaster.
(d) The vacuum cleaner.

2. When Belinda is home sick with Amma, Belinda worries about falling behind in what arena?
(a) The writing of her short story.
(b) Housework.
(c) Studies.
(d) Her project with Mary.

3. What object does one of the two young Jamaican women on the bus wave around as she shouts?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A camera.
(c) A knife.
(d) A can of pepper spray.

4. On what holiday does Chapter 24 take place?
(a) Labour Day.
(b) Easter Monday.
(c) Good Friday.
(d) Guy Fawkes Day.

5. When Belinda first meets Helena, she mentally refers to her in connection with which physical attribute?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her freckles.
(d) Her hair.

6. What type of establishment does Amma visit first on the day she chooses to skip school?
(a) A zoo.
(b) A library.
(c) An art gallery.
(d) A sand castle contest.

7. Belinda wonders at the end of Chapter 34 how Aunty and Uncle feel about their own what?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Mortality.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Lack of children.

8. What meal does Belinda consider to be Dr. Otuo's favorite?
(a) Light Pie.
(b) Light Casserole.
(c) Light Soup.
(d) Light Bread.

9. What kind of vehicle runs over and kills Mary?
(a) A caravan.
(b) A pedicab.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A truck.

10. Amma comes home in Chapter 30 to find which character standing at the end of the hallway in mourning clothes?
(a) Nana.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Aunty.
(d) Dr. Otuo.

11. The part of Housegirl entitled Autumn begins in the third week of which month?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) August.
(d) September.

12. Chapter 34 begins when what kind of vehicle brings Belinda to Kumasi?
(a) A boat.
(b) A bus.
(c) A train.
(d) A plane.

13. At what type of location does Chapter 28 begin?
(a) A school.
(b) The Otuos' kitchen.
(c) A fireworks show.
(d) A library.

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

15. Nana tells Amma that the news she has to share must be broken in what manner?
(a) Quickly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Gently.
(d) Forcefully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an ability, quality, or element Amma considers to be interesting when found in humans?

2. Amma asks her mother Nana in Chapter 17 if she may take which character to a party?

3. Who calls Nana to tell her the bad news about Mary?

4. What action does one of the young Jamaican women on the bus take when Belinda mentions family?

5. What aspect of the weather in London does Belinda find most distressing?

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