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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. In Chapter 52, Charis chooses what items as totems on her altar before confronting Zenia?
(a) A good luck amulet and her deck of Tarot cards.
(b) Roz's leather gloves and a book written by Tony.
(c) A stick of incense and a lock of Zenia's hair.
(d) A rosary and a white candle.

2. How does Tony respond when Zenia asks to hide out at Tony's home?
(a) Tony offers to pay for a hotel room for Zenia instead.
(b) Tony calls West and tells him she's bringing home a guest.
(c) Tony says no.
(d) Tony threatens Zenia with the Luger.

3. How does Charis meet Zenia in Chapter 31?
(a) They meet at church.
(b) Zenia comes to Charis's yoga class.
(c) Billy brings Zenia home.
(d) They run into each other at a college reunion.

4. What does Charis raise at her house on the Island?
(a) Cows.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Sheep.

5. Who helps Charis when her baby is born at the end of Chapter 38?
(a) Billy.
(b) Tony and Roz.
(c) Aunt Vi.
(d) Zenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What begins to appear in Roz's home once Roz's father returns from the war?

2. In Chapter 39, what does Roz think is a better name for Zenia than "The Robber Bride"?

3. Which of these signs is not a reason Roz suspects Mitch is having another affair?

4. What reason does Zenia give for leaving Charis's home?

5. What does Zenia claim to be dying of when she meets Charis in Chapter 52?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Charis prepares to confront Zenia in Chapter 52, what signs does she receive that something bad is about to happen?

2. Describe Karen/Charis's relationship with her mother, Gloria.

3. Explain how Roz's father made his money.

4. What do the bad dreams Tony, Charis and Roz have in Chapter 50 symbolize?

5. What changes occur in Roz's life after her father's return from the war.

6. How do Roz and Tony help Charis after Billy leaves her

7. Describe Roz's childhood with her mother before her father's return from the war.

8. Describe Charis's life on the island with Billy before Zenia comes.

9. Describe Zenia's rise to power at WiseWomanWorld.

10. What story does Zenia give Charis about her parents.

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