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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the altercation, wWhat does Jean-Claude vow to do as soon as he gets home?
(a) Speak with Jerome.
(b) Speak with Manmi.
(c) Speak with Papi.
(d) Speak with Chantal.

2. Which of the following best describes the state of Mrs. Fabiyi's home?
(a) Boring.
(b) Modern.
(c) Refined.
(d) Dilapidated.

3. Which of the following characters is in charge of getting Seth up in the morning and ready for the new day?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Jean-Claude.
(c) Manmi.
(d) Papi.

4. Which of the following is NOT something that happens at a traditional Caribbean wake?
(a) The visitors sing loudly.
(b) The visitors attempt to wake the dead.
(c) The vistors come wearing the dead's clothing.
(d) The visitors dance.

5. Which of the following types of soups did Mrs. Fabiyi once pour on the children?
(a) Chicken noodle.
(b) Vegetable.
(c) Tomato.
(d) Lentil.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Seth thinks about death, who does he imagine missing after death?

2. Where is Mrs. Gemini's art studio?

3. On what day of the week is Matant Margaret's wake held?

4. What piece of paper does Samona bring to school and ask schoolmates to help her with?

5. What language does Seth's grandmother speak?

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