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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amanda joke about in relation to her illness?
(a) That it makes sense that her father worked for a cigarette company.
(b) That her family should have her funeral before she dies so she can hear all the nice things they will say about her.
(c) That she would love a cigarette.
(d) That Darisse should not buy her any unripe bananas.

2. Where is Kiki's husband Osman from originally?
(a) Istanbul.
(b) Cappadocia.
(c) Budapest.
(d) Prague.

3. Why does Reyna really want Kiki to stay with her while Kiki's power is out?
(a) Reyna needs a babysitter.
(b) Reyna is lonely.
(c) Reyna needs money from Kiki.
(d) Reyna likes Kiki's cooking.

4. What is the name of the driver of the truck Claude crashed his car into?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Franco.
(c) Teddy.
(d) Jimmy.

5. What instrument does Silas play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Keyboard.

6. What is Claude's job in the smuggling scheme?
(a) He picks up the cash.
(b) He sells the cigarettes on street corners.
(c) He negotiates the pricing.
(d) He keeps the cops away.

7. Which newspaper does Darisse look in to try to find news of Claude?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(c) The Washington Post.
(d) The Irish Times.

8. Why does Reyna ask Kiki if she and Oliver can stay at her apartment after Claude dies in the accident?
(a) She has a leak in her apartment.
(b) She is looking for a new job and Kiki's apartment is nearer to the employment agency.
(c) She needs to save money on rent.
(d) She is afraid someone might be looking to hurt her and Oliver over Claude's death.

9. What had precipitated Teddy's affair with Sally?
(a) Teddy's getting sober.
(b) Teddy's losing a lot of weight and looking better.
(c) Sally called him and asked him for a copy of their divorce agreement.
(d) Teddy's near-death experience.

10. What does Kiki give to Reyna when Oliver is born?
(a) Boxes of diapers.
(b) Baby bottles.
(c) A very useful layette of baby things.
(d) A new carpet.

11. How does Darisse feel when Claude does not show up at the bar to meet her in Chapter 3?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Upset.
(d) Suspicious.

12. Where does Reyna work?
(a) In a veterinarian's office.
(b) In an art gallery.
(c) In a doctor's office.
(d) In a brow bar.

13. What is the subject of the sermon Darisse hears at church the Sunday she takes Jeshauna?
(a) The Good Samaritan.
(b) Paul.
(c) King David.
(d) The Corinthians.

14. Who drives Teddy to the repair shop to pick up his truck?
(a) Sally.
(b) Leah.
(c) Alice.
(d) Jackson.

15. What does Boyd buy for Reyna's apartment with his smuggling money?
(a) A big television.
(b) A new desk.
(c) A new computer.
(d) A new stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Claude tell Darisse he was saving money for?

2. Where was Darisse supposed to meet Claude the day he died?

3. How long did Kiki stay in the countryside with her husband in Turkey?

4. Which friend of Kiki's does Kiki try to get Reyna to visit in Instanbul?

5. Why is Boyd not able to drive on his and his friends' trips to Virginia?

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