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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the native people leave for the tiny island every year?
(a) To commune with their ancestors.
(b) To pick coconuts.
(c) To fish.
(d) To gather exotic shells.

2. Why does Avey feel guilty in Chapter 5?
(a) She bought a dress she couldn't afford.
(b) She ruined the trip for her friends.
(c) She ate too much for dinner.
(d) She was rude to a porter.

3. What position is Jay able to secure after he attains his college degree?
(a) Sales Manager.
(b) Editor.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Engineer.

4. Of what does Avey suspect her husband?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Being unfaithful to her.
(d) Doing drugs.

5. What is the destination of Avey's cruise?
(a) The Caribbean.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Alaska.

6. How many suitcases is Avey packing in the middle of the night?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

7. In a vision Avey's husband says she is being too careless with _______________.
(a) Money.
(b) Affections.
(c) Tips.
(d) Taxes.

8. A man tells Avey that from the back she looks like a woman named _________.
(a) Eva.
(b) Ida.
(c) Ada.
(d) Sara.

9. What did Great Aunt Cuney do that would get her tossed out of the dances?
(a) Crossed her ankles while dancing.
(b) Swore at the musicians.
(c) Drank too much wine.
(d) Flirted with married men.

10. What is Avey secretly remembering with fondness in Chapter 4?
(a) Their first apartment on Halsey Street.
(b) The day Sis was born.
(c) Their wedding day.
(d) Her senior prom.

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

12. During their argument Avey can see that Jay desperately wants ______________.
(a) To leave her.
(b) To hit her.
(c) A beer.
(d) To go to sleep.

13. Jay and Avey look forward to living in _________________ one day.
(a) Albany.
(b) Schenectady.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) White Plains.

14. Avey had a dream about her ______________.
(a) Daughters.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Great Aunt Cuney.
(d) Husband.

15. With what dessert does Avey begin to be uncomfortable on the cruise ship?
(a) Chocolate sundae.
(b) Tiramisu.
(c) Peach parfait.
(d) Raspberry tart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the taxi driver help Avey to do in Chapter 6?

2. Which of the following are Avey's plans?

3. In what state is Tatem Island located?

4. Who does Avey dream of during her first night at the hotel?

5. What is Avey's husband's formal name?

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