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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. Where in New Orleans does Alex's brother Gary live?
(a) Old City.
(b) The French Quarter.
(c) Westbank.
(d) The Garden District.

2. In Chapter 12, who was Barbra engaged to before she met Victor?
(a) Benny.
(b) Bernie.
(c) Mark.
(d) Henry.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Alex do for exercise?
(a) Swim.
(b) Yoga class.
(c) Runs on the treadmill.
(d) Cycle class.

4. In Chapter 1, what do Barbra and Victor have an unusual number of in their home?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Napkins.
(d) Clocks.

5. In Chapter 8, what kind of groves were on Twyla's family's farm?
(a) Grape.
(b) Pecan.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Hyacinth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what deal does Alex cut with her father?

2. When Alex first arrives at Barbra's in Chapter 11, what is Barbra cooking?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Twyla do just before she starts praying at Victor's beside?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Gary do to try to calm himself?

5. Who had done all the cooking in the house while Alex was growing up?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what is unusual about Corey's living situation?

2. In Chapter 10, how does Sharon know that Corey is going to ask her for something?

3. In Chapter 2, why has Alex given up on her parents years ago?

4. In Chapter 12, what prompts Barbra to break off her engagement with Bernie?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Alex ask Barbra for in return for Barbra's request of Alex?

6. In Chapter 12, what does Victor tell Alex and Gary when they are upset after their grandmother's death?

7. In Chapter 12, how does Barbra meet Victor for the first time?

8. In Chapter 8, why does Twyla have a Bible in Victor's hospital room?

9. In Chapter 2, why is Alex oddly exhilarated by the news of her father's grave illness?

10. In Chapter 12, what activity does Barbra do daily and compulsively?

(see the answer keys)

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