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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the part of the island excursion where people ask forgiveness from the Old Parents?
(a) Beg Pardon.
(b) Mea Culpa.
(c) Perpetual Pleading.
(d) Please the Heavens.

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

3. What does Lebert try to get Avey to remember?
(a) Her childhood friends.
(b) Some tribal identity.
(c) A secret password.
(d) A drink recipe.

4. What is another name for the Old Parents?
(a) Long-Time People.
(b) Used Up Folks.
(c) Geezers.
(d) Archaic Ancestors.

5. What does Rosalie do for Avey after she bathes her?
(a) Irons her dress.
(b) Rubs her body with oil.
(c) Splashes perfume on her.
(d) Brushes her hair.

6. Who is Lebert's daughter?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Rihanna.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Roxanne.

7. What color is the dress Avey wears for the evening?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Pink.

8. About what does Avey reflect on in Chapter 5?
(a) The high price her family paid for affluence.
(b) Her husband's infidelity.
(c) The boy she had loved in school.
(d) Her grandchildren.

9. What holiday does Avey recall spending with one of her daughters?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Easter.

10. To whom does Avey offer up her Beg Pardon?
(a) Jay.
(b) Great Aunt Cuney.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

11. Avey recalls that her grandson ___________ on Christmas Day.
(a) Ran away.
(b) Cried.
(c) Died.
(d) Was sick.

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

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

14. What is Avey doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Waking up.
(b) Reading the paper.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) Drinking coffee.

15. What does each person say to his ancestors during the Beg Pardon?
(a) Your blessing please.
(b) I am not worthy.
(c) Forgiveness heals.
(d) Pa'done mwe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avey think when she sees some crabs at play?

2. Where does Avey collapse in exhaustion after thinking about her denial of her people for so many years?

3. What type of dances follow the Beg Pardon?

4. What does Avey recall envisioning binding the group members of her girlhood trips?

5. To which tribe do Rosalie and Lebert tell Avey that she must belong?

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