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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Pages 24-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bam help July build in Section 3?
(a) A stable.
(b) A well.
(c) A water tank.
(d) A new hut.

2. What is surprising about the photo of Maureen and Lydia?
(a) They are holding hands.
(b) They are both white.
(c) Their roles of servant and master are clear.
(d) They are both black.

3. Why does the old woman become angry with July in Section 2?
(a) He killed the wrong chicken.
(b) He spent too much money.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He wrongly thatched the roof.

4. What does Bam do to try to reconcile after his argument with Maureen in Section 3?
(a) He sings to her.
(b) He reads to her.
(c) He leaves her alone.
(d) He talks to her.

5. Why can’t the Smalls fly overseas?
(a) The planes are broken.
(b) Rebels are shooting down the planes.
(c) They can’t reach the airport.
(d) The don’t have money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maureen see when she steps out for a rain shower in Section 3?

2. Why does July’s family have difficulty understanding why the Smalls wouldn't just fly overseas?

3. What does Royce continue to ask to do in Section 3?

4. When were July’s children conceived?

5. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?

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