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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how much money did the author rent out her extra room in the French Quarter per night?
(a) $59.
(b) $200.
(c) $150.
(d) $99.

2. Where was Brittany studying biology when the author visited her in Movement IV: Part I?
(a) The University of California-Merced.
(b) The University of North Texas.
(c) St. Edward's University.
(d) The University of California-Berkeley.

3. Who does the author describe as the bald teacher of her one memorable math class in seventh grade?
(a) Mr. Rogers.
(b) Mr. Anderson.
(c) Mr. Nero.
(d) Mr. Smith.

4. Who was Lynette's godmother?
(a) Emma.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Della.

5. How old was Carl when the author moved into her French Quarter apartment in Movement IV: Part III?
(a) 48.
(b) 35.
(c) 41.
(d) 44.

6. Over what street did the author's French Quarter apartment hang when she moved there in Movement IV: Part III?
(a) St. Peter Street.
(b) Dauphin Street.
(c) Bourbon Street.
(d) Royal Street.

7. In what subdivision is the author's grandmother's house located in St. Rose?
(a) Lenworth Hollow.
(b) Watson Hollow.
(c) Wilson Hollow.
(d) Preston Hollow.

8. Where does the author describe Karen graduating from college in Movement II: Part VI?
(a) Howard University.
(b) Xavier University.
(c) Southern University of New Orleans.
(d) Loyola University, New Orleans.

9. When did the author return to New Orleans to live for a second time as described in Movement IV: Part I?
(a) 2010.
(b) 2012.
(c) 2011.
(d) 2009.

10. In what village in Turkey does the author travel describe having found herself wandering and eating masa a year after Katrina?
(a) Jumalakizik.
(b) Yörük Köyü.
(c) Kuyucak.
(d) Kayaköy.

11. Who was Byron's only daughter when he housed refugees from Katrina in its aftermath?
(a) Alexus.
(b) Anna.
(c) Maria.
(d) Jessica.

12. What book did Samantha Power write about the United States' historic nonresponse to genocide throughout the world?
(a) The Lonely Struggle.
(b) A Problem from Hell.
(c) The Mission of Apollo.
(d) The False Hope.

13. Who was the driver for the nonprofit global company that the author led in 2009 that was ambushed and killed delivering medical supplies near Burundi?
(a) Jack.
(b) Claude.
(c) Roger.
(d) Andrew.

14. At whose house did Ivory Mae and her crew hold out during Katrina?
(a) Lisa's house.
(b) Mary's house.
(c) Anna's house.
(d) Sarah's house.

15. Before Katrina hit, how many of the author's siblings lived in New Orleans?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said yellow is the color of divine clarity, according to the author in Movement III: Part II?

2. What items did the author's friend David find in the dirt by the demolished Yellow House on a visit there described by the author in Movement III: Part VII?

3. How many chapters are there in the Book of Proverbs?

4. On what street did the Harrah's Hotel have its grand opening that the author attended?

5. Where did Valeria and her daughters flee when evacuated due to Hurricane Katrina after they ran out of gas?

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