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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Lave Tete; Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Avey fix for her family on Sunday mornings?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Coffee cake.
(c) Grits.
(d) Pancakes.

2. What happened to the taxi driver because he did not participate in the annual island ritual?
(a) He broke his leg.
(b) He lost his house.
(c) His business failed.
(d) His girlfriend left him.

3. In what state is Tatem Island located?
(a) Georgia.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Florida.
(d) North Carolina.

4. What did Jay do to try to prove to Avey that he was working two jobs and not being unfaithful?
(a) Let her drop him off at work.
(b) Let her call him at work.
(c) Had his bosses call her.
(d) Brought her his unopened paychecks.

5. Who does Avey dream of during her first night at the hotel?
(a) Marion.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Thomasina.
(d) Great Aunt Cuney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Avey do during the discrimination of black people in the 1960s and 1970s?

2. Why had Jay and Avey moved into the tiny bedroom in the apartment?

3. What startles Avey awake?

4. What beverage does Avey plan to enjoy on her flight home?

5. Where does Avey collapse in exhaustion after thinking about her denial of her people for so many years?

(see the answer key)

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