Quiz 4 Patron Saints of Nothing Ch 11–13

What impression does Jay get when he first arrives at his relatives' house in the Philippines?

• The house is small and rundown.

• The family seems eager to talk about Jun.

• The atmosphere is cold and formal.

• The house reminds him of his home in the U.S.

How does Jay feel about the way his Uncle Maning treats him?

• Welcomed and respected.

• Curious but comfortable.

• Intimidated and judged.

• Inspired and proud.

What does Jay notice about the way the family talks (or doesn’t talk) about Jun?

• They speak of him often and fondly.

• They avoid mentioning him at all.

• They only talk about his accomplishments.

• They blame Jay for asking too many questions.

What does Jay begin to realize about his cousin Jun’s life in the Philippines?

• That Jun was spoiled by his parents.

• That Jun was isolated and misunderstood.

• That Jun was involved in politics.

• That Jun was planning to move to the U.S.

What does Uncle Maning do for a living?

• He is a businessman.

• He works for the police.

• He is a university professor.

• He is a missionary.

How does Tito Maning react when Jay asks about Jun’s death?

• He becomes stern and refuses to talk about it.

• He breaks down in tears.

• He shares all the details willingly.

• He blames Jay's side of the family.

How does the setting in the Philippines begin to affect Jay’s sense of identity?

• It makes him feel more American than ever.

• It deepens his curiosity about his Filipino roots.

• It confuses him more about who he is.

• It makes him want to leave immediately.

What symbolic object does Jay often think about during these chapters?

• A crucifix in Jun’s room.

• Jun’s letters.

• A photograph of the family.

• A street map of Manila.

What is Jay’s relationship like with his cousin Grace?

• Polite but distant.

• Competitive and tense.

• Deeply connected and open.

• He hasn’t met her yet.

What tension begins to build between Jay and the family in these chapters?

• Jay wants to leave early.

• Jay’s questions about Jun make everyone uncomfortable.

• The family resents Jay’s American background.

• Jay disrespects Filipino customs.