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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what do Jay and Avey become obsessed in their lives now?

2. Who is Avey's oldest daughter?

3. Avey's daughter, Marion, wanted her mother to take a trip where ______________________.

4. What would Jay and Avey eat after they pretended they had a night on the town?

5. How old was Sis when she tried to get her parents to stop fighting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Avey recall about spending time with her Great Aunt Cuney?

2. What happened when Avey finally let loose with her suspicions of Jay?

3. What did Avey realize about Jay on the night of the big fight?

4. What were Avey's daughters' opinions of Avey going on the Caribbean cruise?

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

6. What reaction does Avey have to her sleek, white hotel?

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

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

9. What is the premise of this novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1960s and 1970s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Avey. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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