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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 is one of Barbra's predominant feelings about Victor's impending death?

2. In Chapter 12, what kind of things did Barbra's father sell when she was a girl?

3. In Chapter 12, what do men often compliment Barbra on?

4. In Chapter 13, where had Alex visited a church that had an effect on her?

5. In Chapter 6, who can Alex see Twyla texting from Twyla's phone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 12, what does Carver regret?

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

6. In Chapter 10, how does Sharon know that Corey is going to ask her for something?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Alex and her mother, Barbra, do not have a close or easy-going relationship, they do have some moments of real tenderness and affection. Write an essay exploring the range and nuances of feelings Alex and Barbra experience in their mother-daughter relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Towards the end of the novel, why do you think Avery comes to the conclusion that her mother Twyla and her father Gary still love each other? Do you think there is any possibility of Twyla and Gary reconciling their differences? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why is money, financial security, and wealth particularly important to Barbra in her adulthood in the context of her upbringing? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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