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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Lave Tete; Chapter 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Avey's grandson cry on Christmas?
(a) He didn't want the day to be over.
(b) He broke his truck.
(c) He got hit in they eye while bouncing a new basketball.
(d) He didn't get the gift he most wanted.

2. What is another name for the Old Parents?
(a) Used Up Folks.
(b) Long-Time People.
(c) Geezers.
(d) Archaic Ancestors.

3. Who is Avey's youngest daughter?
(a) Marion.
(b) Marie.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Melissa.

4. What does Avey call her now empty mind?
(a) A tabula rasa.
(b) A script waiting to be written.
(c) A safe waiting for her future.
(d) A fresh piece of paper.

5. Avey recalls that Marion always looked at her parents as if _____________________.
(a) They were idiots.
(b) They were amazing.
(c) They had two heads.
(d) She were judging them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Great Aunt Cuney do that would get her tossed out of the dances?

2. On what island is Avey's hotel located?

3. Who is the owner of the old rum shop?

4. Where does Avery recall going as a girl on family trips?

5. Why had Jay and Avey moved into the tiny bedroom in the apartment?

(see the answer key)

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