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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 11 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what is one of Barbra's predominant feelings about Victor's impending death?
(a) She is upset about how close Victor and her son Gary had grown.
(b) She is very sad that they never made peace with each other.
(c) She is happy that he is dying and she will soon be free from his abuse.
(d) She is furious that they did not have more time together.

2. In Chapter 9, what happens with Gary's plans to get on a plane to be with his family?
(a) He flees to Europe instead of going to see his family.
(b) He misses his flight to New Orleans.
(c) He goes to pick up Avery in Huston instead of going to see his family in New Orleans.
(d) He arrives in New Orleans but can not face his family.

3. In Chapter 9, how does Gary react to an affectionate couple nearby?
(a) He tells them to go somewhere more private.
(b) He curses and walks out of the place.
(c) He ignores them.
(d) He congratulates them.

4. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra's mother say when Barbra shows her the ring Victor has given her?
(a) It looks like he is trying to make up for something bad.
(b) It looks expensive.
(c) It looks like a nice start.
(d) It looks fake.

5. In Chapter 11, in what section of New Orleans is Barbra's and Victor's condominium?
(a) The Old City.
(b) Algiers.
(c) The French Quarter.
(d) The Garden District.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alex first arrives at Barbra's in Chapter 11, what is Barbra cooking?

2. How was Alex able to afford the trip to New Orleans in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's daughter?

4. In Chapter 12, how do Barbra and Victor meet?

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

(see the answer key)

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