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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Josephine states that in contrast to Missus, her mother Winnie handles her feelings "like" what "on a low fire" (115)?
(a) Chili.
(b) Grits.
(c) Butter.
(d) Stew.

2. On what part of Charlotte's body does Josephine first notice an injury inflicted by Vern?
(a) Her eye.
(b) Her nose.
(c) Her arm.
(d) Her ankle.

3. Toward what location is Ava driving when she finds that she has missed a number of calls about Grandma Martha?
(a) Home.
(b) Harper's house.
(c) Work.
(d) The library.

4. Ava has a vision of a what object hanging from an oak tree at Grandma Martha's house?
(a) A ladder.
(b) A bird.
(c) A person.
(d) A noose.

5. The slaves killed when the Travis plot was uncovered were planning to take what action the following week?
(a) Run away.
(b) Burn down the plantation.
(c) Shoot the missus.
(d) Shoot the master.

6. Charlotte tells Josephine the day of Vern's visit to Major that she hopes Vern did not inspire what feeling in Josephine?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

7. Which member of the Revisioners accuses Winnie of fixing the results of the annual drawing?
(a) Fred.
(b) Luther.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Domingo.

8. Which member of the Revisioners chooses the rock with the star on it, prompting one group to begin preparing for their imminent escape attempt?
(a) Domingo.
(b) Winnie.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Jupiter.

9. Who comes to Major and Eliza's door in 1924 saying that he has been wronged?
(a) Aristide.
(b) Major.
(c) Louis.
(d) Vern.

10. Who tells Major that he ought not to "let a man treat you like a dog too many times," lest "you start to feel like one" (211)?
(a) Link.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Louis.
(d) Josephine.

11. Josephine offers to bring what objects for Vern's perusal before he rejects her offer?
(a) Blueprints.
(b) Maps.
(c) Topography measurements.
(d) Deeds.

12. Which farm animal of Josephine's is mysteriously killed soon after Vern's visit to Major and Eliza's house?
(a) A hog.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A cow.
(d) A chicken.

13. When Ava has a vision of an object hanging from the oak tree in Grandma Martha's yard, what does she discover the object is when she forces herself to look again?
(a) A ladder.
(b) A bird feeder.
(c) Clumps of moss.
(d) A bird house.

14. During the search for Grandma Martha, Juanita, King, and Ava are "almost at" what street when they "hear a muffled voice call out, 'Nine-one-one, what's your emergency?'" (195)?
(a) Jefferson Avenue.
(b) Main Street.
(c) Magnolia Lane.
(d) Knickerbocker Avenue.

15. Where does Ava go when she leaves Grandma Martha's book club meeting?
(a) Upstairs to Grandma Martha's room.
(b) Upstairs to her own room.
(c) The hospital.
(d) Gladys's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Jupiter's arrival does Missus's mother-in-law visit Wildwood?

2. Josephine has "stopped expecting" (175) Eliza and Major by how many weeks after their argument?

3. How does Charlotte respond when Josephine tells her about Eliza's pregnancy?

4. To whom was Josephine referring in 1855 when she remarked to Missus that "a new man" (115) had arrived at Wildwood?

5. Which character does Jericho mention during the game of whist that causes Josephine to pace the floor all night?

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