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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Pages 15-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does Bam not keep in his home?
(a) A knife.
(b) A revolver.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Servants.

2. How does Maureen know July is lying about what his family says upon their first meeting?
(a) He doesn’t speak their language.
(b) They don’t say anything, although he translates.
(c) They sound angry.
(d) They say more than he appears to translate.

3. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her stove.
(c) Her hut.
(d) Her extra bed.

4. When were July’s children conceived?
(a) During holidays.
(b) When his wife was in town.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) On his leave.

5. What is Martha particularly concerned about regarding July's situation with the Smalls in Section 2?
(a) He will not be able to provide for the whites.
(b) He will no longer be paid.
(c) He will run away.
(d) He will not be happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old woman become angry with July in Section 2?

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

3. Why can’t the Smalls fly overseas?

4. What do Maureen and Bam fear their lives will become, as described in Section 1?

5. In Section 1, where are the children sleeping, once in the hut?

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