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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Pages 50-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is understood by July's girlfriend in the city to be July’s responsibilities?
(a) His children at home.
(b) His employer.
(c) His children in various places.
(d) His children in town.

3. What does Maureen keep secret from Bam in Section 4?
(a) That she knows he doesn’t believe things will improve.
(b) That she knows the vehicle is back.
(c) That she knows he can’t go back.
(d) That she knows July is back.

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

5. What does Bam mean when he notes that “women are cowards”?
(a) He means women are weak.
(b) He means women choose to strike when they are at their strongest.
(c) He means women choose to strike when men are at their weakest.
(d) He means women are manipulative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maureen realize about herself when she bathes in Section 1?

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

3. Why is Bam really angry with July in Section 4?

4. What is surprising about the photo of Maureen and Lydia?

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

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