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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Samona plan to register for the upcoming beauty pageant?
(a) At town hall.
(b) Through her local church.
(c) At school.
(d) Over the Internet.

2. Which of the following characters muttered that Seth's family was "a typical Caribbean family"?
(a) Seth.
(b) Matant Margaret.
(c) Samona.
(d) Jerome.

3. What country did Matant Margaret immigrate from?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) The Dominican Rebublic.
(d) Cuba.

4. After Matant Margaret dies, what does Seth want his mother to do?
(a) Say prayers for Matant Margaret's soul.
(b) Bury the body in the backyard.
(c) Close her eyes and rest.
(d) Tell him Matant Margaret's history.

5. Who is Chantal?
(a) Seth's cousin.
(b) Seth's mother.
(c) Seth's aunt.
(d) Seth's sister.

6. What are Chantal and Jean-Claude doing when Seth arrives home from Mrs. Fabiyi's?
(a) Drinking whiskey.
(b) Cooking dinner.
(c) Watching television.
(d) Playing cards.

7. When Seth arrives in the Gemini household, which of the following characters is singing an opera?
(a) Samona.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Leticia.
(d) Nigel.

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

9. Where does Mrs. Fabiyi keep her cat?
(a) In the garage.
(b) In the attic.
(c) On the balcony.
(d) In the bathroom.

10. After Matant Margaret dies, where does Grandma sleep?
(a) In Manmi's bed.
(b) In Chantal's bed.
(c) In Seth's bed.
(d) In Samona's bed.

11. What was Seth's first impression of Samona when she joined his classroom?
(a) That she was intimidating.
(b) That she was crazy.
(c) That she was quiet.
(d) That she was beautiful.

12. Where does Seth learn the truth about what happens at a wake?
(a) Sitting at the dinner table.
(b) Sitting in his living room.
(c) On his way to school.
(d) While lying in bed at night.

13. How is Seth related to Enrie?
(a) They are best friends.
(b) They are enemies.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

14. When Seth arrives home from vising Mrs. Fabiyi, which of the following best describes the exterior of his home?
(a) It is destoyed.
(b) It is dark.
(c) It is repainted.
(d) It is decorated.

15. Where is Mrs. Gemini's art studio?
(a) On the front porch.
(b) In the basement.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In the living room.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following holidays did Mrs. Fabiyi attack the children with food from her window?

2. Which of the following best describes Seth's emotions during the time he is visiting in Mrs. Fabiyi's home?

3. What color was the skirt Samona was wearing on the first day of class?

4. At what time of day is Matant Margaret's wake held?

5. Where did Matant Margaret live before she died?

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