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

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

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

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

5. What does Alex's ex-husband do for a living?
(a) He is an investment banker.
(b) He is an accountant.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a lawyer.

6. In Chapter 3, who does Gary always want to talk to when he sees this person is calling his phone?
(a) Alex.
(b) Victor.
(c) Barbra.
(d) Twyla.

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

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

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

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

11. In Chapter 12, what do men often compliment Barbra on?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her legs.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her smile.

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

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

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

15. In Chapter 5, who does Corey live with?
(a) Ellery.
(b) His ex-wife, Camilla.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Micah.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what is the feature that ruins Victor's face?

2. In Chapter 12, how do Gary and Alex react to their grandmother's death?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Victor like to drink most often?

4. In Chapter 9, where does Gary buy a plane ticket to?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Alex do for exercise?

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