1. Why does everyone seem wary of King's new car?
(a) It was dangerous to ride in, like June's car.
(b) It was disrespectful of King to buy a new car so soon after his mother's death.
(c) It was paid for by June's life insurance, and too much like June herself.
(d) June had left him the life insurance to care for his family, not buy a car.

2. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what about their personalities?
(a) Zelda is forgiving while Aurelia is judgemental.
(b) Zelda is judgemental while Aurelia is forgiving.
(c) Aurelia is restrained while Zelda is generous.
(d) Aurelia is conservative while Zelda is liberal.

3. Nector's comparison of wounded animals to "killed saints" is ironic because:
(a) Nector does not seem to respect the geese.
(b) Marie wanted Nector to give her the birds.
(c) Marie's goal had been to become the first Indian saint.
(d) Nector does not understand Catholicism.

4. In observing Lulu's close-knit sons, Beverly is reminded of the fact that:
(a) Henry hadn't spoken to him in seven years.
(b) Lulu came between him and his brother Henry.
(c) One of his own brothers was killed in combat.
(d) Henry Jr. might be his.

5. When Nector compares himself to a fish failing to breathe in an airless space, this comparison reflects:
(a) The idea that Marie is suffocating him.
(b) The idea that Nector does not belong with Marie.
(c) Nector's idea that Marie has.
(d) Nector's declaration that Marie forced him to be with her.