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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the members of Paul's family killed?
(a) They are shot.
(b) Their throats are slit.
(c) They are drowned.
(d) Paul doesn't know.

2. In "Chapter 1," who is considered to be the force behind civilization?
(a) The Jamaicans.
(b) The children.
(c) The English.
(d) The women.

3. What frightens Christopher after his grandmother's death?
(a) Being haunted by her.
(b) Being taken to the United States.
(c) Losing his books.
(d) Having his money stolen.

4. In the beginning of "Chapter 1," what has just ended?
(a) A day at work.
(b) A heavy rain.
(c) A long war.
(d) A stock market crash.

5. Why does Miss Mattie's granddaughter feel drawn to help others?
(a) Because her grandmother did the same.
(b) Because it is her punishment.
(c) Because she wants to make up for her sins.
(d) Because her boyfriend enjoys it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet do for a living?

2. What does Christopher say his grandmother used to call "the sleep of the righteous"?

3. How is Miss Mattie's granddaughter's skin described?

4. In "Chapter 2," how does being far from home affect some Jamaicans?

5. Whom does Paul have help him bury his family members?

(see the answer key)

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