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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, who does Alex hear sobbing in the hospital parking garage?
(a) Twyla.
(b) Gary.
(c) Avery.
(d) Sadie.

2. In Chapter 12, how had Barbra felt about having children before she had them?
(a) She was terrified of the pain of childbirth.
(b) She was terrified she would not be a good enough mother.
(c) She had not wanted them.
(d) She had wanted them badly.

3. In Chapter 8, what kind of groves were on Twyla's family's farm?
(a) Hyacinth.
(b) Grape.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Pecan.

4. In Chapter 12, what is Barbra's father's name?
(a) Mordechai.
(b) Harold.
(c) Benny.
(d) Marlon.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Alex tell her mother she is preparing to do during their phone conversation?
(a) Come to New Orleans.
(b) Move to a new house.
(c) Have a baby.
(d) Change jobs.

6. In Chapter 12, how do Barbra and Victor meet?
(a) At a wedding.
(b) At a funeral.
(c) At business school.
(d) At a diner.

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

8. In Chapter 13, when does Alex tell her mother to call her?
(a) When her father is dead.
(b) When she needs a drink.
(c) When she needs a ride home.
(d) When Gary arrives.

9. In Chapter 13, what is the feature that ruins Victor's face?
(a) His lips.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His nose.
(d) His cheeks.

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

11. In Chapter 12, who is the man in the wheelchair whose path Barbra crosses?
(a) Henry.
(b) Benny.
(c) Carver.
(d) Robert.

12. What is Twyla wearing in Victor's hospital room in Chapter 11?
(a) A strapless romper over a bikini.
(b) Short shorts and a tight t-shirt.
(c) Jeans and a tank top.
(d) An evening gown.

13. In Chapter 9, where does Gary buy a plane ticket to?
(a) Miami.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.

14. In Chapter 12, what big problem does Barbra's father struggle with?
(a) He has obsessive-compulsive disorder.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Cancer.
(d) He is running from the law.

15. In Chapter 8, where would Twyla's family gather after church on Sundays?
(a) The ice cream shop.
(b) The gazebo.
(c) The park.
(d) The diner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Corey bring to the picnic with Sharon?

2. In Chapter 10, what is Sharon reluctant to take from Corey?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Victor do that makes his wife Barbra nervous?

4. In Chapter 13, what two lies does Alex tell her father?

5. Where did Alex and Gary grow up?

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