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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is Avey as Chapter 5 begins?
(a) A hotel.
(b) An airport.
(c) An island harbor.
(d) A restaurant.

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

6. What is the name of the island where all the native people are going?
(a) Carriacou Island.
(b) Caracas Island.
(c) Cumanjou Island.
(d) Cockatoo Island.

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

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

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

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

11. On what island is Avey's hotel located?
(a) Grenada.
(b) Bermuda.
(c) Martinique.
(d) St. John.

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

13. With what dessert does Avey begin to be uncomfortable on the cruise ship?
(a) Peach parfait.
(b) Raspberry tart.
(c) Tiramisu.
(d) Chocolate sundae.

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

15. Which of the following is a normal element of Avey and Jay's marriage?
(a) Discord.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Passion.
(d) Flirtation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Avey's husband's name?

2. Who is the main character in the novel?

3. To whom does Avey compare her relationship with Jay?

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

5. Which of the following does Thomasina NOT tell Avey about Avey's change of plans?

(see the answer keys)

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