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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 23 - 30).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what kind of things did Barbra's father sell when she was a girl?
(a) Vacuum cleaners.
(b) Washing machines.
(c) Fish tanks.
(d) Old and cheap furniture and a hodge podge of other random items.

2. In Chapter 24, what does Sharon take from her neighbor's yard?
(a) Some mulch, to use on her own plants.
(b) Figs, to make jam.
(c) A stray dog, to take to the shelter.
(d) Fireflies, to show the neighborhood children.

3. In Chapter 15, who do Twyla and Gary see in Twyla's home town that they realize is a mutual acquaintance?
(a) Darcy.
(b) Sadie.
(c) Alex.
(d) Barbra.

4. In Chapter 11, what does Alex ask Barbra for in return for Barbra's request of Alex regarding Victor?
(a) She asks Barbra to tell her the truth about what has really gone on with Barbra and Victor.
(b) She asks Barbra to include Sadie in her will.
(c) She asks Barbra to include her in her will.
(d) She asks Barbra for money.

5. In Chapter 20, what happens when Alex intervenes in the couple's fight?
(a) The man stabs her.
(b) The man throws his drink in her face.
(c) The man punches her in the face.
(d) The man pushes her and strains her shoulder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, in which part of New Orleans is the burial place for indigent people?

2. In Chapter 15, what creatures do Twyla and Avery see on the farm on their last visit in large numbers?

3. In Chapter 6, what is the relationship between Twyla and Alex?

4. In Chapter 12, which friend of Barbra's gives her advice about how to handle Victor?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Victor give Avery in exchange for not telling her mother he was smoking around her?

(see the answer key)

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