Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Why does Ambrose say that he has slept so much? (from Section 4, Chapters 1-3 and Section 5 (only 1 chapter))

Because he has been avoiding Elsie and Otoh.

Because he drank a snail shell solution and it put him in an enchanted, restorative sleep.

Because he has been unable to face himself and his inaction.

Because he hit his head and has trouble staying awake for long periods of time.

What does Mala put in the jar that sits on the porch for weeks? (from Section 2, Chapters 5 and 6)

The photo of her mother and Lavinia at the beach.

A paste of hot peppers and limes.

Her collection of snail shells.

Birdseed.

Why does Otoh decide to go around the back of the house to greet Mala? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

Otoh realizes that the front stairway has become separated from the house, which forces him to go around back.

Otoh wants to surprise Mala by walking in the back way, so that she will not run away from him at his approach.

Otoh wants to imitate his father Ambrose, who used to always meet Mala by the back stairs of her house.

Otoh hopes that the informality of greeting Mala at the back of her house will be less intimidating than a knock on the front door.

When the Reverend Thoroughly and his wife adopt Chandin Ramchandin, there is discussion of giving Chandin a Christian name. Chandin is initially excited by the prospect of having his name changed. Why is it then decided that Chandin should keep his Indian name? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

The Reverend decides that Chandin's Indian name will help him to win the trust of his own people.

Chandin takes pride in his given name and refuses the change in order to align himself with his Indian roots.

Chandin's birth parents insist that he keep the name given to him by their family.

Chandin's adopted sister Lavinia tells him to keep his name, and he agrees in order to please her.

Lavinia rushes off from her conversation with Chandin to help her mother with some pitchers. The pitchers are full of what drink? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

Sangria.

Rum punch.

Mango juice.

Lemonade.