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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) Gary.
(b) Avery.
(c) Sadie.
(d) Twyla.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Alex do instead of driving home from the hospital?
(a) She takes the ferry across the river.
(b) She catches the street car.
(c) She takes the train into town.
(d) She walks into the French Quarter.

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

4. In Chapter 11, which unexpected object does Alex tell her mother looks sexy?
(a) Trees.
(b) Roads.
(c) Ribbons.
(d) Cars.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Victor like to drink most often?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

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

7. In Chapter 12, where is Victor's apartment in the city located?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) The Upper West Side.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) SoHo.

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

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

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

11. In Chapter 12, which friend of Barbra's gives her advice about how to handle Victor?
(a) Cora.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Imogen.
(d) Maddie.

12. In Chapter 12, how do Gary and Alex react to their grandmother's death?
(a) They are devastated.
(b) They are happy that their mother will be more relaxed after their grandmother's death.
(c) They are pleased they will be getting a big inheritance.
(d) They are indifferent.

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

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

15. In Chapter 7, what does Barbra tell Avery she can have when Barbra dies?
(a) Barbra's clothes.
(b) Barbra's diamond broach.
(c) Barbra's amethyst ring.
(d) Barbra's cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Alex tell Victor she does not forgive him for?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra's mother say when Barbra shows her the ring Victor has given her?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Corey realize as he picnics with Sharon?

4. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's ex-husband?

5. In Chapter 2, what does Alex tell her mother she is preparing to do during their phone conversation?

(see the answer keys)

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