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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following are Avey's plans?
(a) Leave the ship.
(b) Fly home.
(c) Get a hotel.
(d) All of these.

2. How was Avey dressed in the dream with Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) Hospital gown.
(b) Halloween costume.
(c) Evening gown.
(d) Fur stole and pearls.

3. How does Jay react to Avey's reproaches about infidelity?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Hysterically.
(c) Disgustedly.
(d) Reasonably.

4. What language is spoken by the island people most of the year?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Italian.
(d) Spanish.

5. 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.

6. What is the time period of Avey's cruise?
(a) Early 1990s.
(b) Late 2000s.
(c) Early 1960s.
(d) Late 1970s.

7. Where had Jay enjoyed visiting during the summers when they were younger?
(a) Tatem.
(b) New Jersey shore.
(c) Maine.
(d) Coney Island.

8. To whom does Thomasina direct her anger about Avey's leaving?
(a) Marion.
(b) Annawilda.
(c) Avey.
(d) Clarice.

9. What was the name of the museum Avey saw?
(a) Seaside.
(b) Brittania.
(c) Martinique.
(d) Creole.

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

11. To what city does Avey plan to fly?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) White Plains.
(c) Chicago.
(d) San Diego.

12. Of what does Avey suspect her husband?
(a) Doing drugs.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Being unfaithful to her.

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

14. On what street did Avey live with her husband?
(a) Halsey Street.
(b) Halsted Street.
(c) Harmon Drive.
(d) Hammond Lane.

15. What did Avey fix for her family on Sunday mornings?
(a) Grits.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Coffee cake.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the sad friend who accompanies Avey on the cruise?

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

4. Why did Avey try to have a miscarriage when she was pregnant with Marion?

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

(see the answer keys)

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