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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thor hit his head on in Chapter 6?
(a) A metal railing.
(b) A vehicle.
(c) The trunk of an oak tree.
(d) The sidewalk.

2. What does the crazy woman do before walking away in Chapter 7?
(a) She pushes her purchases onto the floor.
(b) She kicks the clerk.
(c) She shouts at Harriet.
(d) She knocks over a display case.

3. What is the only reason that Patty Jane will get out of bed in Chapter 7?
(a) To care for the baby.
(b) To eat.
(c) To let Ione and Harriet into the apartment.
(d) To collect the mail.

4. Who does Avel give his car keys to in Chapter 2?
(a) A little boy.
(b) His brother.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) A valet.

5. Where does Avel's plane crash?
(a) Kingston.
(b) Havana.
(c) Houston.
(d) Port-au-Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avel return with in Chapter 6?

2. Where does Thor go following his argument with Patty Jane in Chapter 6?

3. According to Nora, when did her father disappear?

4. How does Thor hit his head in Chapter 6?

5. Why does Harriet decide to go for a ride with Avel in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Patty Jane and Harriet stay home on New Year's Eve in Chapter 4? What had their plans been?

2. In Chapter 3, how does Patty Jane feel about being pregnant?

3. What does Avel send Patty Jane in Chapter 9? What does she do with it?

4. What bet does Harriet make with Avel Ames in Chapter 2?

5. How does Thor show a change during his walk home at dawn in Chapter 6?

6. Where does Thor go after his argument with Patty Jane in the grocery store?

7. What does Ione organize for the night before Avel is to leave for South America? What does Patty Jane tell Avel to do on that night?

8. How does Avel feel about his sisters? Why do Avel's sisters tell him he and Harriet must put off their wedding.

9. Where is "Patty Jane's House of Curl" set? What is the community like?

10. Who picks Harriet up in Chapter 2 and where do they go?

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