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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 20, where does Alex see a couple fighting on the street?
(a) The Old City.
(b) The Garden District.
(c) Algiers.
(d) The French Quarter.

2. In Chapter 15, how does Twyla's mother die?
(a) She has a heart attack.
(b) She is hit by a car on the road.
(c) She kills herself.
(d) She has cancer.

3. In Chapter 21, which bill that Victor disputed made Barbra suspicious because he had never before paid any attention to the bills?
(a) An electric bill.
(b) A cable bill.
(c) A gas bill.
(d) A water bill.

4. In Chapter 20, who does Alex meet in the bar who she thinks she might like?
(a) Barry.
(b) Bob.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Rich.

5. In Chapter 15, what is Gary's job when they move to New Orleans?
(a) Lead Editor.
(b) Assistant Director.
(c) Head Chef.
(d) Makeup Artist.

6. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla shove handfuls of into her cart?
(a) Notebooks.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) Candies.
(d) Lotions.

7. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal after the third time she has a sexual encounter with Victor?
(a) She is a mess.
(b) She does not know how she will tell Gary what has happened.
(c) She is happier than she has ever been.
(d) She does not know how she will face Avery again.

8. In Chapter 19, what does Victor tell Twyla he knows she seeking?
(a) Something with the attention she deserves.
(b) Something extraordinary.
(c) Something daring.
(d) Something more religiously meaningful.

9. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal about Victor in the beginning of their affair?
(a) It was so nice to not have to wear makeup for Victor.
(b) It was so nice to be free from pain with Victor.
(c) It was so nice to be touched again.
(d) It was so nice not to have to worry about money any longer.

10. In Chapter 15, where do Gary and Twyla go camping together?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Montana.
(d) Michigan.

11. In Chapter 19, in which city does Twyla once have a bad trip from a pot brownie?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) New York.

12. In Chapter 22, what does Gary tell Twyla that prompts her to tell him about her affair?
(a) She looks older.
(b) She tastes different.
(c) She looks like she has been cheating on him.
(d) She looks younger.

13. In Chapter 22, what happens when Gary and Twyla have sex?
(a) Twyla tells Gary they need to stop because she is uncomfortable.
(b) Gary storms out of the house because Twyla is upset.
(c) It is awkward at first, but then it gets more comfortable.
(d) Gary tells Twyla he has just had an affair with someone.

14. In Chapter 15, what creatures do Twyla and Avery see on the farm on their last visit in large numbers?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rats.
(d) Nutria.

15. In Chapter 17, who is Carver's daughter?
(a) Rowena.
(b) Ramona.
(c) Raquel.
(d) Roberta.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 20, what does Gary tell Alex when he calls her?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Victor tell Twyla about how a friend of his is spending retirement?

3. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla's father die from?

4. In Chapter 22, what does Twyla make Gary for breakfast the morning after he gets home from Los Angeles?

5. In Chapter 15, where does Twyla move right after high school?

(see the answer keys)

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