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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 is the main reason Barbra breaks it off with her fiance?
(a) His mother insists on meeting her family.
(b) He does not have enough money.
(c) He told he she needs to get a job.
(d) He cheated on her.

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

3. In Chapter 13, what deal does Alex cut with her father?
(a) She forgives him for half of all the terrible things he has done.
(b) She forgives him for his drug addiction.
(c) She forgives him for his criminal activity.
(d) She forgives him for not spending more time with her.

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

9. In Chapter 6, what is the relationship between Twyla and Alex?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are sisters-in-law.
(c) Alex is Twyla's aunt.
(d) They are sisters.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's daughter?
(a) Barbra.
(b) Twyla.
(c) Sadie.
(d) Avery.

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

15. 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) An evening gown.
(d) Jeans and a tank top.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Gary do to try to calm himself?

2. What does Alex's ex-husband do for a living?

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

4. In Chapter 11, what does Barbra ask Alex to do regarding Victor?

5. When Alex first arrives at Barbra's in Chapter 11, what is Barbra cooking?

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