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Waiting to Exhale | Quiz

Terry Mcmillan
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Waiting to Exhale | Quiz

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1)

What does John urge Bernadine to accept? (from Discovery)

That she will not get much of his money.
His relationship with Kathleen.
That their divorce is inevitable.
His offer to settle out of court with a check for three hundred thousand dollars.
2)

How is the medication affecting her? (from Friendship)

It makes her angry.
It is making her fall asleep.
It makes her anxious.
It gives her energy.
3)

Where do Robin, Bernadine, Savannah, and Gloria agree to meet for Happy Hour? (from Happy Hour)

At a bar called Pendleton's.
At Bernadine's home.
At a classy restaurant.
At a quiet restaurant.
4)

What is Robin's reason for waking Michael one morning? (from Venus in Virgo)

She wants to make him breakfast in bed.
He has to get up early for work.
She wants to tell him she loves him.
She plans on telling him she does no longer wants to see him.
5)

How does Bernadine feel about the mortgage payment not being made by John? (from Freedom of Expression)

Unsure.
Confused.
Livid.
Sad.
6)

Why does Troy bring his son to Phoenix to live? (from It Ain't About Nothin')

So he can get to know him better.
To keep him out of trouble.
To keep him away from his ex-wife.
So he can get a good education.
7)

Who is with Gloria at the hospital? (from Friendship)

Her mother and sister.
Bernadine, Savannah, and Robin.
Tarik.
Tarik, Marvin, Bernadine, Savannah and Robin.
8)

Why is Robin especially sad? (from The Weight of All Things)

Her mother is alone now.
She does not get to visit her father very much.
Her father did not live to see the baby she is carrying.
She is lonely.
9)

What does Bernadine's therapist do to help rid her of feelings of sadness? (from Control)

Suggests she speak with a pastor.
Recommends talk therapy.
Tries hypnosis on her.
Prescribes an antidepressant.
10)

Who hosts the gathering? (from Happy Hour)

A Phoenix family organization.
The Oasis Salon.
A black businessperson's organization.
Bernadine.
11)

Why is Robin not pleased when Russell finally returns? (from Closer to the Bone)

His wife apologized.
He is moving in permanently with Robin.
He has decided to move back home.
The divorce plans are not proceeding with any certainty.
12)

To what do the members of Black Women on the Move maintain support? (from BWOTM)

Important civic causes.
Breast cancer awareness organizations.
Soup kitchens.
The First Amendment.
13)

Why is Tarik outraged? (from Freedom of Expression)

He is expelled for no reason.
He and his friends' First Amendment rights have been violated.
HIs friends have left him to deal with the authorities.
His mother does not believe him.
14)

What does Savannah vow? (from To Heaven and Back)

To never be so vulnerable with a man again.
To never have a boyfriend again.
To never go back to her old job.
To leave Phoenix as soon as possible.
15)

Why is Robin's mother always pleased to see Robin? (from Venus in Virgo)

It reminds her of when Robin was a child and would come home from a day of playing with friends.
She is very lonely and living by herself.
Robin is her favorite child.
Robin's father has Alzheimer's disease and it is hard to watch his capacities diminish.
16)

What does Tarik tell his mother that he wants to do? (from New Territory)

Join the Up With People music organization.
Join the Peace Corps.
Study music in college.
Go to college.
17)

What is Savannah eagerly awaiting? (from To Heaven and Back)

Some word from Charles.
News about her new home.
A pay raise.
Word about her new job in Las Vegas.
18)

What does Michael say when Robin calls his home? (from Rebounding)

He fell asleep and just woke up.
He does not show up to get revenge.
He has forgotten about the date.
He decided not to meet her.
19)

To what does Savannah return to at home? (from Unreasonable Requests)

An empty home.
Two voice messages.
A home that has been burglarized.
Kenneth on her doorstep.
20)

What happens to Robin's father? (from The Weight of All Things)

He ends up in the hospital.
He dies in his sleep.
He moves into a nursing home.
He calls out for his wife.
21)

How does Bernadine feel about Herbert repeatedly calling her? (from Control)

Surprised.
Anxious.
Happy.
Irritated.
22)

Who does Bernadine meet at the Ritz-Carlton bar? (from Killing Time)

James Wheeler.
James Carter.
James Wright.
James Dean.
23)

What happens at the meeting of the Black Women on the Move? (from BWOTM)

They vote on the location for the annual Sisters' Nite Out.
Bernadine had run for president and is officially elected and sworn into office.
The organization's president shares the disappointing financial situation of the group.
The organization's president shares the exciting news that the group is expanding into nearby Scottsdale.
24)

What does Gloria learn about her new neighbor? (from New Territory)

He is rude.
He is married with two grown children.
He is a widower with no children.
He loves pie.
25)

Why is Robin worried about hurting Michael's feelings? (from Venus in Virgo)

He is such a sensitive person.
What she has to say is not kind.
She does not want to come across as mean.
He easily cries.
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