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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Alex do instead of driving home from the hospital?

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

3. In Chapter 1, what does Victor like to drink most often?

4. In Chapter 11, in what section of New Orleans is Barbra's and Victor's condominium?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Victor do that makes his wife Barbra nervous?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 6, how does Bobby respond when Alex asks him to think more of their daughter Sadie and put her first?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Alex is so desperate to learn more about her parents' relationship and their reasons for moving to New Orleans? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

What kinds of qualities does Sharon's character embody, and why do you think Attenberg includes her in the novel along with Corey? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How do the comments and attitudes from both Barbra and Victor throughout Alex's adolescence concerning both her and other women's bodies affect Alex's own perception of her body and her self-worth? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your answers.

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