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

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

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

5. What position is Jay able to secure after he attains his college degree?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Sales Manager.
(d) Editor.

6. How old was Sis when she tried to get her parents to stop fighting?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

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

8. What did Jay do to try to prove to Avey that he was working two jobs and not being unfaithful?
(a) Let her call him at work.
(b) Had his bosses call her.
(c) Brought her his unopened paychecks.
(d) Let her drop him off at work.

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

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

11. What was Avey's husband's name?
(a) James.
(b) Jay.
(c) John.
(d) Jack.

12. What is Avey's formal name?
(a) Avatara.
(b) Avalon.
(c) Ava.
(d) Avatare.

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

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

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