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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 19, what does Victor tell Twyla he knows she seeking?

2. In Chapter 15, which childhood friend of Twyla's does she have a falling out with?

3. In Chapter 15, who does Twyla sell her family's farm to?

4. In Chapter 14, why does Sierra work out at so many different places?

5. In Chapter 19, in which city does Twyla once have a bad trip from a pot brownie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, what happens with Avery on her and Twyla's last visit to the farm in Alabama that startles Twyla?

3. In Chapter 19, when does Twyla's trouble with Victor begin?

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

5. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra do behind her husband's back?

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 15, how does Twyla react when she sees her drama teacher, Mr. Powter, applying foundation to his own skin?

10. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla do after she leaves Victor's hospital room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Towards the end of the novel, why do you think Avery comes to the conclusion that her mother Twyla and her father Gary still love each other? Do you think there is any possibility of Twyla and Gary reconciling their differences? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How do the patriarchal figures in both Avery's and Sadie's lives reveal their willingness to lie and to involve both young girls in their lies? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how Attenberg uses dark humor - particularly related to death and dying - throughout the novel, particularly to lighten the tone of tense moments. Cite specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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