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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: The Beg Pardon; Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people position themselves in preparation for the Beg Pardon?
(a) They sit in a single row.
(b) They lie on the ground wherever they want.
(c) They are on their knees and forming a circle.
(d) They lie with their faces to the ground.

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

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

4. What does Lebert tell Avey that the annual island excursion is all about?
(a) All of these.
(b) Family.
(c) Relaxing.
(d) Dancing.

5. What beverage does Avey plan to enjoy on her flight home?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Gin and tonic.
(c) White wine.
(d) Tomato juice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose transformation began in Chapter 3?

3. What does Rosalie do for Avey?

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

5. What drove Avey's behavior and accusations of infidelity?

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