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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. What does Celestial ask for that upsets Roy and leads him to leave the bedroom in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) A hug.
(b) A toothbrush.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A condom.

2. About how many hours straight does Roy describe spending with Davina after he went to her home for dinner the first time in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
(a) 12.
(b) 36.
(c) 48.
(d) 24.

3. Who was Roy's French teacher in school?
(a) Mr. Boudreaux.
(b) Mr. James.
(c) Mr. Worley.
(d) Mr. Fontenot.

4. At what time does Roy describe awakening on Christmas in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) 10:00 a.m.
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) 11:15 a.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

5. What does Roy use when he begins to attack Celestial's car in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) A rake.
(b) A tennis racket.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A crowbar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy use to break out Celestial's car window in Part Three: "Generosity"?

2. What was Olive's maiden name?

3. On what street does Davina live?

4. How much does Roy describe Celestial's dolls as selling for each in Part Three: "Generosity"?

5. What does Celestial describe keeping in a felt box in her jewelry case in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Celestial describe praying for in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

3. What impression did Big Roy have on Andre at Olive's funeral?

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

5. What does Roy note about the first page of his family's Bible?

6. What advice does Walter give to Roy before his release?

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

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

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

10. What do condoms represent symbolically in the novel?

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