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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Water Child.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ka’s father explain why he had to destroy the sculpture of himself?
(a) He cannot allow someone else to own a piece of his soul.
(b) His sufferings were never noble.
(c) He was not a prisoner.
(d) He cannot let the humiliation he suffered continue to exist.

2. How does Gabrielle Fonteneau react when Ka tells her that she does not have the sculpture?
(a) She is wounded and feels taken advantage of.
(b) She is furious and betrayed.
(c) She is disappointed but gracious.
(d) She is cold and withdraws.

3. Where does Nadine read her parents’ letter every day?
(a) In the hospital cafeteria.
(b) In her living room.
(c) In the subway.
(d) In her bed.

4. Where is Fonteneau visiting her parents, that Ka is bringing her the sculpture?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Jacksonville.
(c) Tampa.
(d) St. Augustine.

5. Why does Ka say she wished her father would never stop smiling?
(a) Because his smile hid his scar.
(b) Because he smiled so rarely.
(c) Because he could be vicious when he was not smiling.
(d) Because he was so beautiful when he smiled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eric give his wife to drink when she arrives?

2. What did Eric and his wife forego during carnival?

3. Where does Nadine live?

4. How does Nadine characterize the woman she sees reflected in the elevator doors?

5. How does the narrator characterize Eric’s declarations of love to his wife after she comes home with him?

(see the answer key)

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