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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many jobs did Jay work?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

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

3. Who is Avey's oldest daughter?
(a) Sis.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Sally.
(d) Suze.

4. What did Jay use to unwind at night?
(a) Beer.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Music.
(d) Marijuana.

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

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

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

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

9. What was the name of the place where Avey's ancestors had been delivered as slaves?
(a) The Sorrows.
(b) Dock of Tears.
(c) Les Miserables.
(d) The Landing.

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

11. When did Avey last have a dream about her Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) The 1970s.
(b) The 1960s.
(c) The 1950s.
(d) The 1940s.

12. What physical change did Jay make when he transitioned to a business career and was called Jerome?
(a) He grew a goatee.
(b) He bought a new wardrobe.
(c) He lost 30 pounds.
(d) He shaved his mustache.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Avey as Chapter 5 begins?

2. What was the name of the dining room where Avey encounters the peach parfait?

3. What position is Jay able to secure after he attains his college degree?

4. What kind of course did Jay pay for with his GI benefits?

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

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