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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jay read to the girls on Sunday mornings?
(a) The Sunday paper.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Black poetry.
(d) Storybooks.

2. What is Avey Johnson doing as the novel opens?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Packing a suitcase.
(d) Sipping coffee.

3. Avey had a dream about her ______________.
(a) Great Aunt Cuney.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Daughters.
(d) Husband.

4. What did Great Aunt Cuney do that would get her tossed out of the dances?
(a) Crossed her ankles while dancing.
(b) Drank too much wine.
(c) Flirted with married men.
(d) Swore at the musicians.

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

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

7. Which culture is Avey reminded of when she sees her hotel?
(a) Sicilian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Eskimo.
(d) Aborigine.

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

9. Whose transformation began in Chapter 3?
(a) Avey's.
(b) Sis'.
(c) Great Aunt Cuney.
(d) Jay's.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of Jay's jobs?

2. What language is spoken by the island people most of the year?

3. For how long has Avey been a widow?

4. Where is Avey as she reminisces about the days in the Halsey Street apartment?

5. What was the name of the place where Avey's ancestors had been delivered as slaves?

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