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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. Where was Andre's father when he met the woman that he left Andre's mother for?
(a) Houston.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Denver.

2. What does Roy look for in the boxes of his belongings in Celestial's garage?
(a) His wedding ring.
(b) His pocketwatch.
(c) His tooth.
(d) His journal.

3. What does Celestial describe keeping in a felt box in her jewelry case in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
(a) Her father's watch.
(b) Her mother's necklace.
(c) Her engagement ring.
(d) Roy's missing tooth.

4. Where does Roy run into Davina when he is buying flowers for his mother's grave?
(a) Flora's Petals.
(b) Tulips.
(c) Wal-Mart.
(d) Target.

5. What does Big Roy offer to make Andre when he arrives in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Salmon croquettes.
(d) Blueberry muffins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Andre call Roy's Ford Pinto?

2. What did a man in prison stab Roy with?

3. How old was Celestial when she describes meeting Roy in New York?

4. What is the main course in the meal Davina makes for Roy?

5. On what street does Davina live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Tamar and what advice does she give to Roy?

2. What is Andre's role in Olive's funeral? Why?

3. Why did Olive and Big Roy never have more children?

4. What is Roy's attitude when he first encounters Celestial in Atlanta in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

5. What does Celestial mean when she says that "Much of life is timing and circumstance" (138)?

6. How is Christmas Day described in Part Three: "Generosity"?

7. What does the pear represent in the novel?

8. How does Roy describe his first experience in Brooklyn with Celestial?

9. How do Big Roy and Roy "trick" Andre in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

10. How does Roy know Davina Hardrick? How do they meet again?

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