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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Audrey's neighbors are named Stuart and what?
(a) Garrett.
(b) Grant.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Gilbert.

2. Merit gets a visit from Eric's what?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Sister.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

3. How did Faith's mother die?
(a) In a train crash.
(b) In a plane crash.
(c) In a boat accident.
(d) In a car accident.

4. Who gets an outlet for her acrobatic talents?
(a) Faith.
(b) Flan.
(c) Audrey.
(d) Slip.

5. The ladies discuss ways Audrey and Slip might make amends in order to repair the rift that has affected what?
(a) The sewing circle.
(b) The county fair.
(c) The circus.
(d) The book club.

6. Which child chose not to come home for the holidays?
(a) Julia.
(b) Flan.
(c) Bonnie.
(d) Beau.

7. Merit does what in the library?
(a) Reads.
(b) Plays piano.
(c) Plays violin.
(d) Researches family history.

8. What sort of wedding do Merit and Mr. Paradise have?
(a) At home.
(b) In a Courthouse.
(c) In a park.
(d) In a church.

9. Fred calls Slip and tells her he is going on a peace march from L.A. to where?
(a) Florida.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Washington, D.C.

10. Audrey learns that Grant's lover, Stuart, has what?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Alzheimer's.
(c) HIV.
(d) AIDS.

11. In August, 1977, who is now divorced?
(a) Beau.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Audrey.
(d) Flan.

12. Merit's new friend is named Mr. what?
(a) Paradise.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Oasis.
(d) Eden.

13. What position does Julia have in the circus?
(a) Clown.
(b) Ringmaster.
(c) Acrobat.
(d) Trapeze artist.

14. Slip decides to join Fred for a small part of his march where?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Mississippi.

15. Which of the following characters is also divorced at this point in the book?
(a) Flan.
(b) Julia.
(c) Merit.
(d) Bonnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wade thinks faith has what medical problem?

2. Slip learns she has what disease?

3. When they return home, Faith finds Beau doing what in his room?

4. Why has Faith gone on a trip?

5. After the circus, the ladies gather at Kari's for what?

(see the answer keys)

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