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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through June, Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ava decide to move?
(a) her boyfriend left
(b) her mother needs her
(c) her health
(d) her daughter needs a better school

2. What does Joyce do for a living?
(a) social worker
(b) nurse
(c) lawyer
(d) teacher

3. Why does Ava say everyone needs something to lean on?
(a) to keep from tumbling
(b) to be able to hike long distances
(c) to have someone to hate
(d) to keep standing up

4. Why does Joyce go to the hospital?
(a) she broke her arm
(b) to make arrangements for the baby
(c) Eddie is there
(d) one of her girls is sick

5. What does Ava think about the new preacher's competency in the pulpit?
(a) boring
(b) awesome
(c) indifferent
(d) not great for a small church

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ava live at the opening of the book?

2. What was one of the main aspects of Ava's circle of friends' lifestyle she didn't like?

3. In what season has Ava arrived in Idlewild?

4. What does Joyce do with the baby?

5. Why is Ava not surprised Joyce didn't meet her?

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