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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. Where is Avey's current home?

2. What physical change did Jay make when he transitioned to a business career and was called Jerome?

3. On what street did Avey live with her husband?

4. On what island is Avey's hotel located?

5. How does Avey approach Jay on the question of infidelity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the peach parfait for Avey?

2. What legend did Great Aunt Cuney tell Avey about the African Ibos?

3. What strikes Avey as odd as she watches the people at the harbor?

4. What is the premise of this novel?

5. How did Jay and Avey's life begin to take a turn for the better?

6. How does the author use a flashback to show the beginnings of Avey's discomfort on the cruise ship?

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

8. What are Avey's plans and how does she make her exit from the cruise?

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

10. Who is the main character of the story and what is she doing as the novel opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jay/Jerome. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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