Praisesong for the Widow Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Praisesong for the Widow Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character in the novel?
(a) Amy Johnson.
(b) Avey Johnson.
(c) Avery Johnson.
(d) Ava Johnson.

2. What is the destination of Avey's cruise?
(a) The Bahamas.
(b) Alaska.
(c) The Caribbean.
(d) Mexico.

3. Who is the bossy friend who has accompanied Avey on the cruise?
(a) Thomasina Moore.
(b) Theodora Morrison.
(c) Thelma Moore.
(d) Thandie Moore.

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

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Avey's hotel on the island?
(a) On a beach.
(b) Coral pink.
(c) White.
(d) Grand.

6. Who is Avey's second daughter?
(a) Annawilda.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Annamarie.
(d) Anastasia.

7. What was Avey's personality as a girl?
(a) Shy.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Retiring.
(d) Sullen.

8. During their argument Avey can see that Jay desperately wants ______________.
(a) To hit her.
(b) To leave her.
(c) To go to sleep.
(d) A beer.

9. Why had Jay and Avey moved into the tiny bedroom in the apartment?
(a) Their room was being remodeled.
(b) It was cooler in the summer.
(c) The girls were in the larger room.
(d) They were waiting on new furniture.

10. Who tried to quiet Avey and Jay's fighting?
(a) Sis.
(b) Annawilda.
(c) The landlord.
(d) The neighbor lady.

11. Which of the following is a normal element of Avey and Jay's marriage?
(a) Flirtation.
(b) Passion.
(c) Discord.
(d) Poetry.

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

13. In a vision Avey's husband says she is being too careless with _______________.
(a) Affections.
(b) Money.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Tips.

14. What element of Jay's appearance was his signature style?
(a) Cane.
(b) Diamond earring.
(c) Hat.
(d) Mustache.

15. What is Avey looking for as Chapter 5 begins?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Purse.
(c) Passport.
(d) Plane ticket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Jay and Avey eat after they pretended they had a night on the town?

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

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

4. What was one of Jay's jobs?

5. Where had Avey spent her summers with her Great Aunt Cuney?

(see the answer keys)

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