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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the preacher hoped to remind the congregation of by telling the story of the risen Christ?
(a) They are so indebted to Jesus for his suffering.
(b) The promise of eternal life.
(c) God's incredible power when He has something to accomplish.
(d) The power of a great history story.

2. Who is the owner of the old rum shop?
(a) James Lieberman.
(b) Jacob Louis.
(c) Lebert Joseph.
(d) Joseph Lifert.

3. What does Avey recall envisioning binding the group members of her girlhood trips?
(a) A rough rope.
(b) A red ribbon.
(c) A silver thread.
(d) A silky scarf.

4. What do the old women do as they help Avey move below deck?
(a) Call for help.
(b) Put a blanket over her head.
(c) Cover her with their shawls.
(d) Hold her up as best they can.

5. Avey says that her mind is now as empty as ____________________.
(a) Bloomingdale's on Christmas.
(b) A cave.
(c) A theme park at midnight.
(d) Her emptied purse.

6. Where does Avey go after she gets dressed?
(a) The hotel restaurant.
(b) The museum.
(c) The beach.
(d) The hotel gift shop.

7. What did Avey do during the discrimination of black people in the 1960s and 1970s?
(a) Wrote letters to the President.
(b) Paid for civil rights attorneys.
(c) Marched for civil rights.
(d) Lived in denial.

8. What is the location of Avey's dream prior to waking?
(a) A bus station.
(b) Great Aunt Cuney's house.
(c) The Halsey Street house.
(d) Her childhood bedroom.

9. With what is the house for the Beg Pardon christened?
(a) Rum.
(b) Holy water.
(c) Sea water.
(d) Wine.

10. What is Avey doing at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Buying sunscreen.
(b) Waiting for a boat.
(c) Talking to a fruit vendor.
(d) Packing her clothes.

11. Who do the old women on the boat remind Avey of?
(a) Sis and Marion.
(b) Her mother and aunts.
(c) The old women in the congregation when she was a girl.
(d) Great Aunt Cuney and her sister.

12. Why did Avey's family go to Bear Mountain when she was a girl?
(a) Summer vacations.
(b) Religious celebrations.
(c) Family reunions.
(d) Company picnics.

13. What does Avey recall about Jerome's face as he lay in his casket?
(a) She thought he was still handsome.
(b) She could not look at him in his casket.
(c) She wished he had kept the mustache.
(d) She didn't recognize him.

14. What is Avey dreaming of prior to waking?
(a) A baby whose diaper needs changing.
(b) Swimming in the ocean.
(c) Walking through a forest.
(d) Dancing with Jay.

15. What startles Avey awake?
(a) An alarm call.
(b) She steps into the sunlight in the room.
(c) A wake-up call.
(d) Loud neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avey think as she surveys her body?

2. To whom does Avey offer up her Beg Pardon?

3. Which of the following does Avey think that her family lost?

4. About what does Avey reflect on in Chapter 5?

5. Which of the following does Avey do as the ship sets sail to Carriacou?

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