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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Lave Tete; Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the social events attended by Avey and Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) Ring Shouts.
(b) Turnabouts.
(c) Sadie Hawkins dances.
(d) Mardi Gras.

2. Why did Avey try to have a miscarriage when she was pregnant with Marion?
(a) Avey's health was at risk.
(b) Avey was just a teenager.
(c) Avey was a single parent.
(d) They could not afford another child.

3. With which daughter does Avey recall spending Christmas one year?
(a) She never spent Christmas away from home.
(b) Annawilda.
(c) Sis.
(d) Marion.

4. To whom does Avey compare her relationship with Jay?
(a) His parents.
(b) Some TV characters.
(c) A disruptive couple downstairs.
(d) Her parents.

5. What kind of course did Jay pay for with his GI benefits?
(a) Auto mechanics.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Culinary.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical change did Jay make when he transitioned to a business career and was called Jerome?

2. What did Avey fix for her family on Sunday mornings?

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

4. What did Jay do to try to prove to Avey that he was working two jobs and not being unfaithful?

5. What does Lebert tell Avey that the annual island excursion is all about?

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