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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Sadie text Alex to tell her?
(a) She is not going back to college in the fall.
(b) She is miserable and wants to come home.
(c) She is on a plane to come home.
(d) She has moved out of her father's house.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Twyla bring to Victor's bedside in the hospital?
(a) Her novel that she is writing.
(b) Her cocktail.
(c) Her novel.
(d) Her Bible.

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

4. What is Twyla wearing in Victor's hospital room in Chapter 11?
(a) Jeans and a tank top.
(b) An evening gown.
(c) A strapless romper over a bikini.
(d) Short shorts and a tight t-shirt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, where is Victor's apartment in the city located?

2. In Chapter 9, where is Gary when he continues to get calls from his family to come to New Orleans?

3. In Chapter 6, why is Alex's daughter upset?

4. In Chapter 12, who is the man in the wheelchair whose path Barbra crosses?

5. In Chapter 2, where does Alex live?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, when does Barbra first begin to realize Victor has abusive tendencies?

2. In Chapter 6, what is Sadie upset about concerning her father?

3. In Chapter 12, what activity does Barbra do daily and compulsively?

4. In Chapter 5, what is unusual about Corey's living situation?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra remember the most about her own father?

6. In Chapter 9, what happens when Gary plans to fly to New Orleans to be with his family as Victor is dying?

7. In Chapter 6, what does Alex think is different about Twyla?

8. What unpleasant memory does Avery think of involving Victor in Chapter 4?

9. In Chapter 11, what does Barbra ask Alex to do with Victor?

10. In Chapter 12, what does Carver regret?

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