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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, who do Twyla and Gary see in Twyla's home town that they realize is a mutual acquaintance?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Victor tell Twyla he knows she seeking?

3. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla ultimately decide about the makeup she is buying?

4. In Chapter 17, where is Carver's daughter?

5. In Chapter 18, what kinds of lawsuits does Victor face?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what does Victor ask Twyla about money that completely turns her off?

2. In Chapter 20, what does Alex realize about Victor's treatment of Gary when Gary tells her some of his memories of their childhood?

3. In Chapter 21, what last secret of Victor's did Barbra know about?

4. In Chapter 20, what does Gary tell Alex when Alex finally gets in touch with him on the phone?

5. In Chapter 15, what work does Twyla do professionally?

6. In Chapter 19, how does Twyla explain to herself her willingness to go along with Victor's sexual advances?

7. In Chapter 20, why does Alex exercise and take good care of herself?

8. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla know that Gary seeks almost more than anything else in their marriage?

9. In Chapter 18, how do Barbra's female friends treat her after Victor settles his harassment cases?

10. In Chapter 16, what does Alex do when she sees a fight happening in public between a man and a woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Alex is so desperate to learn more about her parents' relationship and their reasons for moving to New Orleans? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Although Alex and her mother, Barbra, do not have a close or easy-going relationship, they do have some moments of real tenderness and affection. Write an essay exploring the range and nuances of feelings Alex and Barbra experience in their mother-daughter relationship.

Essay Topic 3

When do you think Twyla realizes Victor is only using her? Why do you think Twyla responds the way she does to Victor's advances? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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