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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Corey bring to the picnic with Sharon?
(a) Dumplings.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) Her favorite fried chicken.
(d) Sandwiches.

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

3. In Chapter 1, what does Victor do that makes his wife Barbra nervous?
(a) Cook.
(b) Start a fire outside.
(c) Pace.
(d) Go skydiving.

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

5. In Chapter 13, where had Alex visited a church that had an effect on her?
(a) Germany.
(b) Paris.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Rome.

6. In Chapter 2, what does Alex's mother call to tell her?
(a) Alex's father is in jail.
(b) Alex's father has passed out from drinking too much.
(c) Alex's father is in the hospital and will probably die soon.
(d) Alex's father has been disbarred.

7. In Chapter 9, where is Gary when he continues to get calls from his family to come to New Orleans?
(a) A Korean day spa in Wilshire.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) A restaurant in Los Angeles.

8. In Chapter 4, who is the counselor at camp who approaches Avery?
(a) Sylvia.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Mark.
(d) Gabrielle.

9. Who had done all the cooking in the house while Alex was growing up?
(a) Victor.
(b) Barbra.
(c) Gary.
(d) Anya.

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

11. In Chapter 11, what secret does Barbra tell Alex?
(a) Barbra never loved Victor.
(b) Barbra never liked kids.
(c) Barbra never loved Gary.
(d) Barbra did not like her father either.

12. 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.

13. In Chapter 13, what was one thing Victor criticized Alex for in her youth?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Her weight.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) Her music.

14. In Chapter 13, what does Alex insult Victor about that he later retaliates for by hitting her?
(a) He snoring.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His lack of money.
(d) His nose.

15. In Chapter 8, what does Twyla do just before she starts praying at Victor's beside?
(a) Opens the window.
(b) Calls for a nurse.
(c) Puts on lipstick.
(d) Drinks some vodka.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, where does Alex live?

2. In Chapter 13, when does Alex tell her mother to call her?

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

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

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

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