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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August, Chapters 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ava do when she sees Eddie?
(a) she sits on the lawn where he can't see her
(b) she sprays him with water
(c) she walks past the house
(d) she watches him

2. How does it work out for the Sewing Circle to meet at Joyce's house?
(a) good, but not great
(b) very bad
(c) okay, but not great
(d) especially gratifying

3. What did the letter Joyce received from the state say?
(a) she owed back taxes to the state
(b) the state halted funding for the Sewing Circus
(c) the state was awarding her a larger grant
(d) the state was taking the house

4. How does Ava feel about what she sees and hears the first Sunday at Joyce's church?
(a) moved
(b) indifferent
(c) angry
(d) bored

5. What does Joyce get so excited about telling Ava?
(a) her date with Eddie that night
(b) the baby's arrival the next day
(c) the new shoe store downtown
(d) the newest member of the Sewing Circus

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ava feel is one of Gerry's major character flaws?

2. What does the baby's name mean in Swahili?

3. What does Ava notice about her and Eddie walking?

4. What does Eddie say to Ava as they're walking?

5. What do Eddie, Joyce and Ava do about the baby Joyce brought home?

(see the answer key)

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