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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who realizes that Chantal is lying about her whereabouts in order to see Jerome?
(a) Manmi.
(b) Samona.
(c) Papi.
(d) Seth.

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

3. Which of the following diseases did Matant Margaret suffer from?
(a) Alzheimer's.
(b) Parkinson's.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Brain cancer.

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

5. What does Jean-Claude think all young men should be interested in?
(a) Cars.
(b) Education.
(c) Women.
(d) Astrology.

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

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

8. How does Seth feel when he finally sees his grandmother at the wake?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is excited.

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

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

11. How do the neighborhood children feel about Mrs. Fabiyi?
(a) They think she is a ghost.
(b) They think she is a witch.
(c) They think she is queen.
(d) They think she is an angel.

12. How does Seth enter the Gemini home?
(a) Through the front door.
(b) Through the fire escape near Samona's room.
(c) Through the kitchen window.
(d) Through the basement door.

13. After the wake, what does Manmi ask Seth to bring over to Samona's house?
(a) Food.
(b) Candles.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Pillows.

14. When Mrs. Fabiyi opens the door to her apartment, what is she brandishing in her hand?
(a) A gun.
(b) A stick.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A knife.

15. How does Mrs. Fabiyi react when she hears that all the neighborhood children are afraid of her?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is offended.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the novel's setting, how long has Seth's family been living in America?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Chantal gives as to why she loves Jerome?

3. How is Seth related to Enrie?

4. Where is Matant Margaret's coffin kept during the duration of the wake?

5. What does Samona's mother do for a living?

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