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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. How was Avey dressed in the dream with Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) Hospital gown.
(b) Evening gown.
(c) Halloween costume.
(d) Fur stole and pearls.

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

3. For how long has Avey been a widow?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

4. Which of the following are Avey's plans?
(a) Get a hotel.
(b) Fly home.
(c) Leave the ship.
(d) All of these.

5. Who is the sad friend who accompanies Avey on the cruise?
(a) Clementine.
(b) Clara.
(c) Clarice.
(d) Carrie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Thomasina direct her anger about Avey's leaving?

3. What was the name of the place where Avey's ancestors had been delivered as slaves?

4. What is the name of the island where all the native people are going?

5. Where does Avey finally find some peace and quiet on board the ship?

(see the answer key)

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