View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: The Plums (part 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sissie say about power?
(a) It is overrated.
(b) It is not real.
(c) She wants it all for herself.
(d) It is all anything is about.

2. What does the narrative claim about a 'moderate' black person?
(a) He can only regurgitate what his master told him.
(b) He is better educated.
(c) He is obsessed with wealth.
(d) He is very handsome.

3. According to Sissie, what do African students need to travel?
(a) Family abroad.
(b) Wanderlust.
(c) Rich parents.
(d) Luck.

4. Why is Marija happy that Little Adolph is a boy?
(a) He is her middle child.
(b) He is her only child.
(c) He is not very good looking.
(d) He is not very smart.

5. How many people are in attendance at the dinner in the opening chapter of the novel?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where specifically do the Presidents of the North govern?

2. Who works in a supermarket?

3. What is Marija's husband's name?

4. What is Sammy?

5. What does Marija ask Sissie about her travel?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 219 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample