2. When Tony's mother leaves at the end of Chapter 22, what present does she leave Tony?
(a) A dress two sizes too large for Tony.
(b) A doll.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A photo album.

3. In Chapter 14, why does Roz take the Benz rather than the Rolls to the office?
(a) She thinks the Rolls is ostentatious.
(b) The Rolls needs a brake job.
(c) The Rolls has a flat tire.
(d) The Benz is her lucky car.

4. How many children does Roz have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

5. What is West's profession?
(a) He is a minister.
(b) He is a poet.
(c) He is a car salesman.
(d) He is a musicologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anthea die in Chapter 23?

2. What unethical thing does Zenia ask Tony to do for her in Chapter 25?

3. At Zenia's funeral in Chapter 3, who feels relieved that Zenia is dead?

4. What does Roz's parking space at her office read?

5. What does West do when Zenia returns after he has married Tony?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the significance of Tony's lace-edged collars being mentioned in Chapter 1 alongside a mention of Tony's interest in wars.

2. Describe Tony's relationship with West during her undergraduate days at McClung Hall.

3. Were Tony's parents happily married?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Tony's statement that the place where Zenia began must have been "someplace bruised, and very tangled" indicate about Zenia's character?

5. Describe Radiance.

6. Describe Charis's relationship with Shanita.

7. What is Charis's relationship with her daughter, Augusta?

8. Explain what tale Zenia gives Tony about her childhood and mother.

9. Describe Roz's feelings about her wealth.

10. Explain Roz's relationship with Boyce.

(see the answer keys)

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