Second-Class Citizen - Chapter 9 Quiz

What is Adah's main concern when she wakes up in the hospital ward?

Question Answer Choices She has lost her memory. She cannot speak or move. She is unable to see clearly. She is in a room full of strangers.

Why does Adah feel guilty after leaving the hospital ward?

Question Answer Choices She regrets not telling the women goodbye. She took some hospital supplies. She left without paying her bills. She forgot to thank the nurses.

Why does Adah start crying uncontrollably during the surgeon's visit?

Question Answer Choices She is scared of the surgeon. She feels sorry for herself that her husband does not treasure her. She is in severe physical pain. She misses her children.

What does Adah decide to demand from Francis during her hospital stay?

Question Answer Choices A new pair of shoes. A nightdress to wear in the ward. A fancy meal. A new book to read.

What does Adah think about Bubu's clothes when preparing to leave the hospital?

Question Answer Choices They are new and fashionable. They are colorful and bright. They are too big for him. They are hand-me-downs and look dirty and worn.

What nickname has Adah earned in the hospital?

Question Answer Choices Caesar. Queen. Hero. Princess.

What does Adah think about the older woman who shows off her baby?

Question Answer Choices She believes the woman is being rude. She understands why the woman is so proud and joyous. She thinks the woman is seeking attention. She feels jealous of the woman's baby.

What does Adah think about the surgeon's confidence?

Question Answer Choices It makes her feel ignored. It makes her doubt his skills. It makes her feel nervous. It helps instill confidence in her.

What happens to Adah's friend, the sleek woman, after being transferred to another ward?

Question Answer Choices She is transferred back to Adah's ward. She is moved to a different hospital. She recovers and is discharged. She dies in the hospital.

Why does Adah feel embarrassed and overwhelmed in the hospital ward?

Question Answer Choices She does not have a fancy, personal nightdress like the other women. She has not received any visitors. She cannot understand the language spoken by the staff. She is unable to care for her baby properly.