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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla's father die from?
(a) Pancreatic cancer.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Car accident.
(d) Stroke.
2. In Chapter 19, what is the name of the turkey Twyla tells her childhood story about?
(a) George.
(b) Ringo.
(c) Paul.
(d) John.
3. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla ultimately decide about the makeup she is buying?
(a) She decides to give it all to Barbra.
(b) She decides not to buy it.
(c) She decides to buy it and give it to the girl at the counter checking her out.
(d) She decides to donate it to a shelter.
4. In Chapter 19, which casino in New Orleans does Twyla go to?
(a) The Crown.
(b) Harrah's.
(c) Macomb's.
(d) Foxwood's.
5. In Chapter 15, whose idea is it originally to move away from Los Angeles?
(a) Twyla's.
(b) Victor's.
(c) Barbra's.
(d) Gary's.
6. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal after the third time she has a sexual encounter with Victor?
(a) She does not know how she will face Avery again.
(b) She is happier than she has ever been.
(c) She is a mess.
(d) She does not know how she will tell Gary what has happened.
7. In Chapter 22, what does Twyla think to herself before Gary comes downstairs for breakfast?
(a) She will host Thanksgiving dinner again this year and get it right this time.
(b) She will plan to leave him for Victor.
(c) She will tell him everything and let him decide what to do.
(d) She has a second chance to make things right between them.
8. In Chapter 18, what kinds of lawsuits does Victor face?
(a) Lawsuits for insurance fraud.
(b) Lawsuits related to Medicare fraud.
(c) Lawsuits for false imprisonment.
(d) Harassment and assault lawsuits.
9. In Chapter 19, what does Victor tell Twyla he has that Barbra does not know about?
(a) Cars in different garages.
(b) Money in different accounts.
(c) Apartments around the country.
(d) Storage units with valuable jewelry.
10. In Chapter 15, what serious illness does Twyla's father come down with?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Cellulitis.
(d) Emphysema.
11. In Chapter 22, what does Twyla make Gary for breakfast the morning after he gets home from Los Angeles?
(a) A poached egg.
(b) An omelette.
(c) Waffles.
(d) Pancakes.
12. In Chapter 19, what does Victor tell Twyla about how a friend of his is spending retirement?
(a) He is living in Disney World.
(b) He is living in hostels around the country.
(c) He is volunteering at food shelters.
(d) He is living on different cruise ships.
13. In Chapter 14, why is Sierra's father bed-bound for a while?
(a) He fell while bungee jumping.
(b) He hurt himself on his construction job building a skyscraper.
(c) He fell while fixing the roof.
(d) He hurt himself working out.
14. In Chapter 14, where is Sierra's mother's house?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) The Garden District.
(c) Algiers.
(d) Chalmette.
15. In Chapter 15, what creatures do Twyla and Avery see on the farm on their last visit in large numbers?
(a) Birds.
(b) Nutria.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Rats.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 15, what is Gary's job when they move to New Orleans?
2. In Chapter 16, where is one place Alex stops for a drink?
3. In Chapter 16, where does Alex get off the street car?
4. In Chapter 20, which friend does Alex later confide in about the man she meets in the bar?
5. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla write in her journal about Victor in the beginning of their affair?
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