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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, why does Alex tell Gary not to look in the garage when they are children?
(a) Victor kept cash in the garage.
(b) Victor kept snakes in the garage.
(c) Victor kept a large stack of pornographic magazines in the garage.
(d) Victor kept the animal traps there.

2. In Chapter 20, which friend does Alex later confide in about the man she meets in the bar?
(a) Kimberly.
(b) Allie.
(c) Helena.
(d) Beatrice.

3. In Chapter 14, what is Sierra's advice for Twyla?
(a) To tell the truth to Barbra.
(b) To tell the truth to Victor.
(c) To focus on her daughter Avery.
(d) To keep her mouth shut.

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

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

6. In Chapter 15, which childhood friend of Twyla's does she have a falling out with?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Darcy.
(c) Laura.
(d) Betsy.

7. In Chapter 22, where does Twyla go alone after she leaves the casino?
(a) The ferry.
(b) The jazz club.
(c) The theater.
(d) Another casino.

8. In Chapter 20, what does Gary tell Alex about her understanding of what happened between he and Victor in their childhood?
(a) Victor was nice to them both than Alex remembers.
(b) She knew only about half of what went on between Gary and Victor.
(c) Victor constantly abused Gary.
(d) Victor has asked Gary for forgiveness several times.

9. In Chapter 19, what does Victor say to Twyla that shocks her?
(a) He asks her to run away with him.
(b) He asks her to sign custody of Avery over to him.
(c) He asks her to act as his power of attorney.
(d) He asks her to buy drugs for him.

10. In Chapter 18, what kinds of lawsuits does Victor face?
(a) Lawsuits related to Medicare fraud.
(b) Harassment and assault lawsuits.
(c) Lawsuits for false imprisonment.
(d) Lawsuits for insurance fraud.

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

12. In Chapter 18, how much does Barbra pay per month for her storage unit?
(a) $100.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $400.
(d) $200.

13. In Chapter 15, whose idea is it originally to move away from Los Angeles?
(a) Twyla's.
(b) Barbra's.
(c) Victor's.
(d) Gary's.

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

15. In Chapter 20, why does Alex remind herself that she works out?
(a) So she can outlive her mother.
(b) To look good for potential dating partners.
(c) To be able to keep her job as a model.
(d) To stay in good health so she has energy to work and be a good mother to her daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what is Gary's job when they move to New Orleans?

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

3. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal about Victor in the beginning of their affair?

4. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra's husband do?

5. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla ultimately decide about the makeup she is buying?

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