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- 1. Multiple Choice
What did Beppo think of his first breakfast?
It was not the best, but edible.
It promised a life of plenty
It was horrible
He wanted to share with his sibblings back home
- 2. Multiple Choice
What did Beppo call his new father when he was not speaking to him directly?
Papa
Father
Uncle
the Old Man
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which description adequately describes the setting of Beppo's new home?
Unbearably dirty
Terribly smelly
Spotlessly clean
Unwelcoming
- 4. Multiple Choice
Beppo's first meal consisted of-
Breadfruit, yellow ackee with saltfish
Cassava and smoked herring
Chicken and chips
Oatmeal and crackers with a banana
- 5. Multiple Choice
What advice did Beepo's new father give him while eating breakfast?
Do not ride the buggy on the roadway
Never go into the neighbor's yard
Don't be too impressed too fast. Things arn't always what they seem
Never eat at the table without first washing your hands
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why do you think his new father motioned him to sit down instead of answering the door during breakfast?
He did not want to share his breakfast
The door was unlocked
No one was at the door
He already knew who was at the door and he was accustomed just coming in.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which physical description best describes Teppy?
A heavy moustache and bald head
No moustache and thick hair
Tall and skinny with dreadlocks
Short and fat
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did Beppo accelerate his rate of eating when Teppy came?
He was enjoying the food
He preferred to eat quickly
He did not want to talk to Teppy
He was afraid that Teppy would eat all the food
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the mood at the table when Teppy first arrives?
Joyous
Gloomy
Tense
Anger
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did Teppy refer to the neighbor as "Beltshazzer"?
It was her surname
He kept forgetting her real name
She was the "Devil woman"
She liked that name
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why do you think the old man wanted to refer to Ms Belmont by her real name rather than by Teppy's nickname?
He wanted to show her respect
He was afraid she might hear
He preferred her real name
He thought the nickname was evil
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which option best describes Ms Belmont?
Friend
Teacher
Widow
Singer
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the old man's attitude towards church?
Faithful, as he never misses a sunday
Dislike, as he never attends
Hate, as he does not want to see Ms Belmont
Helpful, as he likes to help church goers
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship between the old man and Teppy?
Distant but friendly
Friendly and close
Happy but tense
Close
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why was Teppy glad the old man was not married?
He already had a mother
He hated women
He wanted the house for himself
Step-mothers made life miserable for people like him
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of a story?
The place and time the story takes place.
The sequence of events that make the story.
The most interesting part of the story.
People or animals in the story.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the word "woo" mean?
Extreme hatred.
Tired
To cause someone to like you.
To envy someone
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