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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the relationship between Twyla and Alex?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are sisters-in-law.
(d) Alex is Twyla's aunt.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Twyla bring to Victor's bedside in the hospital?
(a) Her novel that she is writing.
(b) Her cocktail.
(c) Her Bible.
(d) Her novel.

3. In Chapter 4, what creatures does Avery like and is interested in?
(a) Rats.
(b) Insects.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Dolphins.

4. In Chapter 2, where does Alex live?
(a) In New York City.
(b) In Connecticut.
(c) In New Orleans.
(d) In a suburb outside of Chicago.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Gary do to try to calm himself?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Smoke marijuana.
(c) Gamble.
(d) Drink a lot of alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Alex's mother call to tell her?

2. What does Alex's ex-husband do for a living?

3. In Chapter 8, where would Twyla's family gather after church on Sundays?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Alex do for a living?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Barbra tell Avery she can have when Barbra dies?

(see the answer key)

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