Praisesong for the Widow Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Praisesong for the Widow Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Avey's personality as an adult?
(a) Effervescent.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Outgoing.

2. What was the name of the social events attended by Avey and Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) Ring Shouts.
(b) Sadie Hawkins dances.
(c) Mardi Gras.
(d) Turnabouts.

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

4. To whom does Avey compare her relationship with Jay?
(a) A disruptive couple downstairs.
(b) His parents.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Some TV characters.

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

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

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

8. How is Avey's hotel room furnished?
(a) Contemporary.
(b) Tudor.
(c) Italianate.
(d) French Country.

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

10. What was Avey's husband's name?
(a) Jack.
(b) James.
(c) Jay.
(d) John.

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

12. What would Jay and Avey eat after they pretended they had a night on the town?
(a) Burgers and fries.
(b) Chicken and pancakes.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Leftover casseroles.

13. Where does Avey finally find some peace and quiet on board the ship?
(a) Chapel.
(b) Library.
(c) Billiards room.
(d) Lounge.

14. What are all the people at the harbor doing?
(a) Crowding on to small wooden boats.
(b) Singing and dancing.
(c) Hawking souvenirs.
(d) Offering cab service.

15. When did Avey last have a dream about her Great Aunt Cuney?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The 1970s.
(c) The 1940s.
(d) The 1960s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Avey's oldest daughter?

2. Who is the bossy friend who has accompanied Avey on the cruise?

3. Where had Jay enjoyed visiting during the summers when they were younger?

4. What happened to the taxi driver because he did not participate in the annual island ritual?

5. What did Great Aunt Cuney do that would get her tossed out of the dances?

(see the answer keys)

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