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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Runagate; Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Thomasina's reaction when she sees Avey packed and waiting to leave?
(a) Indignation.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Incredulity.

2. What was the name of the place where Avey's ancestors had been delivered as slaves?
(a) The Landing.
(b) Les Miserables.
(c) Dock of Tears.
(d) The Sorrows.

3. What did Great Aunt Cuney do that would get her tossed out of the dances?
(a) Crossed her ankles while dancing.
(b) Drank too much wine.
(c) Swore at the musicians.
(d) Flirted with married men.

4. What was the name of the dining room where Avey encounters the peach parfait?
(a) The Brittannia Dining Room.
(b) The Versailles Room.
(c) The DuBarry Room.
(d) The Marlowe Room.

5. Where had Avey spent her summers with her Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) La Jolla.
(b) Tatem Island.
(c) Hilton Head.
(d) Freeport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Avey's thoughts when she catches a glimpse of herself in a mirror in the Versailles Room?

2. For how long has Avey been a widow?

3. Where is Avey's current home?

4. What is Avey Johnson doing as the novel opens?

5. What are all the people at the harbor doing?

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