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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gerry Anderson come to Joyce's house?
(a) to drop off something
(b) to get a book
(c) to talk to Ava
(d) to find Eddie

2. What was one of the main aspects of Ava's circle of friends' lifestyle she didn't like?
(a) illicit drug use
(b) promiscuity
(c) too religious
(d) spendthrift

3. How did Gerry react to the content of the envelope?
(a) she had no feelings on it
(b) felt it was inappropriate for the Sewing Circus
(c) she was happy
(d) she felt it was helpful

4. When does Joyce think the Sewing Circus is going to end?
(a) until Ava leaves
(b) until the girls graduate
(c) she wants to continue it indefinitely
(d) through Christmas

5. How does Ava see the difference in the condition of homes in the area near the lake from the last time she was there?
(a) they are poor and grubby looking
(b) they are about the same
(c) they are much nicer
(d) they are fully integrated

6. What happens when Eddie and Ava are stopped?
(a) the tire on the car goes flat
(b) they discover they have no money
(c) Ava gets sick
(d) a man starts to fight with a girl

7. What kind of encounter does Ava have with two young men after she got her medicine?
(a) they mug her
(b) they spit on her
(c) they make derogatory comments about her
(d) they grabbed her and started pulling her in the car

8. How does Ava feel about what she sees and hears the first Sunday at Joyce's church?
(a) indifferent
(b) angry
(c) moved
(d) bored

9. Where has Joyce decided the Sewing Circus will meet?
(a) she doesn't know where
(b) at the high school
(c) at the YMCA
(d) at the recreation center

10. What does Ava prefer over the teachings of the Baptist Church?
(a) atheism
(b) Christian Science
(c) Buddhism
(d) Episcopal

11. Why is Joyce fearful about Imani?
(a) the birth parents will come for her
(b) she might still be addicted
(c) the government will take her
(d) she is very sick

12. Why does Joyce want the girls to know about AIDS?
(a) so they won't sin and have sex
(b) to save their lives
(c) to keep their babies healthy
(d) to irritate Gerry

13. What is Eddie's relationship to Joyce?
(a) was her husband's best friend
(b) is a co-worker
(c) is her cousin
(d) is an ex-boyfriend

14. In what season has Ava arrived in Idlewild?
(a) fall
(b) winter
(c) spring
(d) summer

15. Where does Eddie invite Ava for the evening?
(a) to a night club
(b) to a movie
(c) down to the lake
(d) to his house for dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ava feel about the Sewing Circus being held at the house the night she got her medicine?

2. Why is Aretha one of Joyce's favorite girls from the Sewing Circus?

3. What is the group that Joyce is a member of called?

4. What does Ava think about the baby's life to come?

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

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