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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra's mother tell her about the good people in the world?
(a) Barbra just had to let them in.
(b) They would all leave her eventually.
(c) There were not enough of them.
(d) They were there to take advantage of.

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

3. In Chapter 10, what is Sharon reluctant to take from Corey?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Vodka tonics.
(d) Cocaine.

4. In Chapter 9, what happens with Gary's plans to get on a plane to be with his family?
(a) He flees to Europe instead of going to see his family.
(b) He misses his flight to New Orleans.
(c) He goes to pick up Avery in Huston instead of going to see his family in New Orleans.
(d) He arrives in New Orleans but can not face his family.

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

6. How was Alex able to afford the trip to New Orleans in Chapter 11?
(a) She uses her ex-husband Bobby's reward miles.
(b) She puts it all on her credit card.
(c) She asks Barbra to pay for it.
(d) She asks Twyla to pay for it.

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

8. 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) Spain.
(c) A restaurant in Los Angeles.
(d) Italy.

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 10, what does Corey realize as he picnics with Sharon?
(a) He does not really want to move in with Sharon.
(b) He is in love with Sharon.
(c) He wants to take Sharon's job.
(d) He wants to break up with Sharon.

13. When Alex first arrives at Barbra's in Chapter 11, what is Barbra cooking?
(a) Lentil soup.
(b) Pasta.
(c) Paella.
(d) Grilled cheese sandwiches.

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

15. In Chapter 9, what does Gary do to try to calm himself?
(a) Drink a lot of alcohol.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Gamble.
(d) Smoke marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 5, who does Corey live with?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Alex insult Victor about that he later retaliates for by hitting her?

4. In Chapter 13, what is one of Barbra's predominant feelings about Victor's impending death?

5. In Chapter 12, how do Barbra and Victor meet?

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