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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 Alex ask Barbra for in return for Barbra's request of Alex regarding Victor?
(a) She asks Barbra to include her in her will.
(b) She asks Barbra to tell her the truth about what has really gone on with Barbra and Victor.
(c) She asks Barbra to include Sadie in her will.
(d) She asks Barbra for money.

2. Who had done all the cooking in the house while Alex was growing up?
(a) Victor.
(b) Barbra.
(c) Gary.
(d) Anya.

3. In Chapter 12, who is the man in the wheelchair whose path Barbra crosses?
(a) Henry.
(b) Robert.
(c) Benny.
(d) Carver.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Alex tell her mother she is preparing to do during their phone conversation?
(a) Have a baby.
(b) Change jobs.
(c) Move to a new house.
(d) Come to New Orleans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Victor give Avery in exchange for not telling her mother he was smoking around her?

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

3. What is Twyla wearing in Victor's hospital room in Chapter 11?

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

5. In Chapter 11, which unexpected object does Alex tell her mother looks sexy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Carver regret?

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

3. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra grow up wanting from a relationship?

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

5. In Chapter 1, what strikes the paramedics odd about Barbra's reaction to Victor's heart attack?

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

7. In Chapter 11, what does Alex remember about her mother Barbra's life-long approach to food?

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

9. In Chapter 11, what does Alex ask Barbra for in return for Barbra's request of Alex?

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

(see the answer keys)

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