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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 75 – 143.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she is asked about how she surmises she will die, Natasha tells Daniel that as a black woman living in the United States, she is most likely to die from what condition?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Kidney disease.

2. What is the name of Natasha's father?
(a) James.
(b) Michael.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Samuel.

3. What adjective best describes the character of Irene in “Irene: A History"?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Veangeful.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Outgoing.

4. What does "USCIS" refer to in the narrative?
(a) United States Confederate Illiteracy Services.
(b) United States Cultural and Immigration Standards.
(c) United States Creationism and Idealization Services.
(d) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

5. What aspect of Natasha's appearance does Daniel find himself staring at as they leave the coffee shop before her appointment?
(a) Her legs.
(b) Her waist.
(c) Her shoulders.
(d) Her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Polaris is not the brightest start in the sky, according to Natasha. Where does it fall in the list of brightest stars?

2. The narrator indicates in “Irie: An Etymological History" that to be irie is bo be what?

3. What is the name of Natasha's best friend?

4. From what college is the alumnus that Daniel is preparing to interview with in the beginning of the novel?

5. How old was Natasha when her family came to the United States?

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