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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Lave Tete; Chapter 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the benefit of Avey's hotel balcony meltdown?
(a) She can now forgive her husband.
(b) She is finally free of her mother.
(c) She now has a focus for her anger.
(d) She can now ask her daughters for forgiveness.

2. What physical change did Jay make when he transitioned to a business career and was called Jerome?
(a) He lost 30 pounds.
(b) He bought a new wardrobe.
(c) He grew a goatee.
(d) He shaved his mustache.

3. Which culture is Avey reminded of when she sees her hotel?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Sicilian.
(c) Eskimo.
(d) Aborigine.

4. With what do Jay and Avey become obsessed in their lives now?
(a) Church.
(b) Family.
(c) Work.
(d) Music

5. On the beach, Avey thinks and moves like ______________.
(a) She is weighed down.
(b) A gazelle.
(c) A little girl.
(d) She is frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. As what does Lebert regard Avey?

2. What is Avey Johnson doing as the novel opens?

3. What is the name of the boat that will take Avey to Carriacou?

4. Why did Avey try to have a miscarriage when she was pregnant with Marion?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Avey's hotel on the island?

(see the answer key)

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