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

2. In Section 1, where are the children sleeping, once in the hut?
(a) Beds.
(b) The floor.
(c) Car seats.
(d) Hammocks.

3. Who used to visit Maureen in the yard with July?
(a) July’s girlfriend in town.
(b) July’s mother.
(c) July’s wife.
(d) July’s sister.

4. What did Maureen’s father do for a living?
(a) He was a shift boss in the mines.
(b) He was an architect.
(c) He was a lawyer.
(d) He was a servant.

5. Who takes the bakke in Section 3?
(a) Maureen and Bam.
(b) Bam and July.
(c) Royce and July.
(d) July and another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bam do to try to reconcile after his argument with Maureen in Section 3?

2. What does July offer Maureen in terms of clothing?

3. What did July’s mother give up for the Smalls?

4. What do July’s daughters seem amazed at regarding July's situation in the city?

5. Why does July make Bam move the car in Section 1?

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