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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their argument Avey can see that Jay desperately wants ______________.
(a) To hit her.
(b) To go to sleep.
(c) To leave her.
(d) A beer.

2. Which culture is Avey reminded of when she sees her hotel?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Eskimo.
(c) Aborigine.
(d) Sicilian.

3. What are Avey's thoughts when she catches a glimpse of herself in a mirror in the Versailles Room?
(a) She looks great in red.
(b) She is pleased she lost some weight.
(c) She needs to lose some weight.
(d) She doesn't recognize herself.

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

5. Who were the African people who walked on water to escape bondage?
(a) Ibos.
(b) Iqos.
(c) Ebos.
(d) Ubos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Jay enjoyed visiting during the summers when they were younger?

2. How many suitcases is Avey packing in the middle of the night?

3. How was Avey dressed in the dream with Great Aunt Cuney?

4. Who is Avey's second daughter?

5. What is Avey's formal name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Avey learn from the taxi driver about what all the commotion is about with the people at the harbor?

2. Who is Clarice and how does she react to Avey's wanting to leave the cruise?

3. What visions does Avey have during the night she spends at the hotel?

4. What does Avey recall about the hard financial times they had during their early marriage?

5. Describe how Jay works hard to provide for his family at the expense of his own soul.

6. Why does Avey feel guilty about reminiscing about the days spent at the Halsey Street apartment?

7. What is the premise of this novel?

8. How does Avey recall the changes that turned Jay into Jerome?

9. How does Avey try to sort out the mess she seems to be in at the harbor?

10. What does the taxi driver tell Avey about the close ties among the community of people on the island?

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