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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, Pages 122-142.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By Section 8, who has joined the forces from Africa?
(a) Americans.
(b) Europeans.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Cubans.

2. What does Maureen realize she doesn’t have to worry about anymore in Section 9?
(a) Herself, as she no longer cares about anything.
(b) Her husband, as he has learned to care for himself.
(c) Her children, as they have learned to care for themselves.
(d) July, as he has now taken control.

3. Where does July note that he was during his time away with the bakke?
(a) Back in town.
(b) At the shops.
(c) At the chiefs.
(d) At a farm.

4. What is Bam’s reasoning for not owning a pistol?
(a) He doesn’t shoot people.
(b) He doesn’t shoot animals.
(c) He doesn’t shoot birds.
(d) He doesn’t shoot guns.

5. Why does July's family have a difficult time understanding why he had to bring the Smalls?
(a) They believe the whites to always have a home.
(b) They believe the whites to be more powerful.
(c) They believe the whites to have superior lives.
(d) They believe the whites to have family elsewhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bam ask about Maureen’s actions with the small animals born in their hut?

2. In Section 5, what does Maureen wonder about the town woman?

3. What is a Primus?

4. What does Maureen think the blacks would say about July’s actions in saving the Smalls?

5. On what do the Smalls become intoxicated?

(see the answer key)

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