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

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

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. What is Avey's husband's formal name?
(a) Jerome Johnson.
(b) William Johnson.
(c) James Johnson.
(d) Jay Johnson.

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

3. Jay and Avey look forward to living in _________________ one day.
(a) Schenectady.
(b) White Plains.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Albany.

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

5. A man tells Avey that from the back she looks like a woman named _________.
(a) Eva.
(b) Ida.
(c) Ada.
(d) Sara.

6. What would Jay and Avey eat after they pretended they had a night on the town?
(a) Burgers and fries.
(b) Chicken and pancakes.
(c) Leftover casseroles.
(d) Pizza.

7. Where does Avey finally find some peace and quiet on board the ship?
(a) Billiards room.
(b) Lounge.
(c) Library.
(d) Chapel.

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

9. On what day of the week do Avey and Jay had their life-altering argument about his infidelity?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

10. Who does Avey dream of during her first night at the hotel?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Marion.
(d) Great Aunt Cuney.

11. Where is Avey's current home?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Rhinebeck.
(c) White Plains.
(d) Salinas.

12. What is Avey's personality as an adult?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Reserved.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Effervescent.

13. In what state is Tatem Island located?
(a) Georgia.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Florida.
(d) North Carolina.

14. Where did Jay and Avey imagine they were when they danced in the Halsey Street apartment?
(a) Their wedding reception.
(b) A street fair.
(c) The beach.
(d) Their favorite dance halls.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what does Avey suspect her husband?

3. Why do the native people leave for the tiny island every year?

4. What is Thomasina's reaction when she sees Avey packed and waiting to leave?

5. What are Avey's thoughts when she catches a glimpse of herself in a mirror in the Versailles Room?

(see the answer keys)

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