View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what creatures do Twyla and Avery see on the farm on their last visit in large numbers?

2. In Chapter 15, who do Twyla and Gary see in Twyla's home town that they realize is a mutual acquaintance?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal after the third time she has a sexual encounter with Victor?

4. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra's husband do?

5. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla's mother give to her to help her through tumultuous times as a teenager?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how does Twyla react when she sees her drama teacher, Mr. Powter, applying foundation to his own skin?

2. In Chapter 19, how does Twyla explain to herself her willingness to go along with Victor's sexual advances?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Victor ask Twyla about money that completely turns her off?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla do at CVS?

5. In Chapter 21, what last secret of Victor's did Barbra know about?

6. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra do behind her husband's back?

7. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla know that Gary seeks almost more than anything else in their marriage?

8. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla do after she leaves Victor's hospital room?

9. In Chapter 18, how do Barbra's female friends treat her after Victor settles his harassment cases?

10. In Chapter 16, what does Alex decide to do after she flees from the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Gary's deception and secrets from Twyla, revealed only at the close of the novel, different from his father Victor's lies and infidelities? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Alex's relationship with her daughter Sadie and Twyla's relationship with her daughter Avery, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is Barbra's mother's, Anya, influence on Alex and Gary as both children and adults? Write an essay explaining your answers.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 668 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample