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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When Alex first arrives at Barbra's in Chapter 11, what is Barbra cooking?
(a) Pasta.
(b) Grilled cheese sandwiches.
(c) Paella.
(d) Lentil soup.
2. In Chapter 4, who is the counselor at camp who approaches Avery?
(a) Sylvia.
(b) Mark.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Gabrielle.
3. What is the name of one of the paramedics who comes to treat Victor in Chapter 1?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Drake.
(c) Corey.
(d) Leon.
4. In Chapter 13, what deal does Alex cut with her father?
(a) She forgives him for half of all the terrible things he has done.
(b) She forgives him for his drug addiction.
(c) She forgives him for his criminal activity.
(d) She forgives him for not spending more time with her.
5. What does Alex's ex-husband do for a living?
(a) He is an investment banker.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is an accountant.
6. In Chapter 10, what does Corey bring to the picnic with Sharon?
(a) Dumplings.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) Her favorite fried chicken.
(d) Sandwiches.
7. Where did Alex and Gary grow up?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New York City.
(d) Connecticut.
8. In Chapter 13, what is one of Barbra's predominant feelings about Victor's impending death?
(a) She is happy that he is dying and she will soon be free from his abuse.
(b) She is upset about how close Victor and her son Gary had grown.
(c) She is furious that they did not have more time together.
(d) She is very sad that they never made peace with each other.
9. In Chapter 11, what secret does Barbra tell Alex?
(a) Barbra never liked kids.
(b) Barbra never loved Victor.
(c) Barbra did not like her father either.
(d) Barbra never loved Gary.
10. In Chapter 13, what does Alex insult Victor about that he later retaliates for by hitting her?
(a) His lack of money.
(b) His nose.
(c) He snoring.
(d) His clothes.
11. In Chapter 12, how had Barbra felt about having children before she had them?
(a) She was terrified of the pain of childbirth.
(b) She had wanted them badly.
(c) She was terrified she would not be a good enough mother.
(d) She had not wanted them.
12. In Chapter 11, what does Alex ask Barbra for in return for Barbra's request of Alex regarding Victor?
(a) She asks Barbra for money.
(b) She asks Barbra to include Sadie in her will.
(c) She asks Barbra to include her in her will.
(d) She asks Barbra to tell her the truth about what has really gone on with Barbra and Victor.
13. In Chapter 6, why is Alex's daughter upset?
(a) Alex's daughter has just had a fight with her best friend.
(b) Alex's daughter does not want to go to summer camp.
(c) Alex's daughter has just broken up with her boyfriend.
(d) Alex's daughter has been asked by her father to lie to one of her father's girlfriends.
14. In Chapter 13, what was one thing Victor criticized Alex for in her youth?
(a) Her clothes.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her weight.
(d) Her music.
15. In Chapter 12, what do men often compliment Barbra on?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her legs.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 6, who is Alex's daughter?
2. In Chapter 9, how does Gary react to an affectionate couple nearby?
3. In Chapter 12, what does Barbra's mother tell her about the good people in the world?
4. In Chapter 12, who was Barbra engaged to before she met Victor?
5. In Chapter 9, what happens with Gary's plans to get on a plane to be with his family?
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