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

2. What is the name of one of the paramedics who comes to treat Victor in Chapter 1?
(a) Drake.
(b) Leon.
(c) Corey.
(d) Leslie.

3. Where did Alex and Gary grow up?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New York City.

4. In Chapter 12, what is the main reason Barbra breaks it off with her fiance?
(a) He told he she needs to get a job.
(b) His mother insists on meeting her family.
(c) He cheated on her.
(d) He does not have enough money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, where would Twyla's family gather after church on Sundays?

2. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's daughter?

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

4. In Chapter 8, what does Twyla do just before she starts praying at Victor's beside?

5. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's ex-husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 12, what prompts Barbra to break off her engagement with Bernie?

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

5. In Chapter 12, what does Victor tell Alex and Gary when they are upset after their grandmother's death?

6. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra's friend Cora tell her about how to entice Victor more?

7. In Chapter 2, why has Alex given up on her parents years ago?

8. In Chapter 2, why is Alex oddly exhilarated by the news of her father's grave illness?

9. In Chapter 8, why does Twyla have a Bible in Victor's hospital room?

10. In Chapter 11, what does Alex think of her parents' move to New Orleans?

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