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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where did Jay and Avey imagine they were when they danced in the Halsey Street apartment?
(a) The beach.
(b) A street fair.
(c) Their wedding reception.
(d) Their favorite dance halls.

4. What is the time period of Avey's cruise?
(a) Late 2000s.
(b) Early 1990s.
(c) Early 1960s.
(d) Late 1970s.

5. Where is Avey as Chapter 5 begins?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) An airport.
(c) A hotel.
(d) An island harbor.

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

7. To what city does Avey plan to fly?
(a) Chicago.
(b) White Plains.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) San Diego.

8. Why had Jay and Avey moved into the tiny bedroom in the apartment?
(a) They were waiting on new furniture.
(b) It was cooler in the summer.
(c) Their room was being remodeled.
(d) The girls were in the larger room.

9. What was the name of the place where Avey's ancestors had been delivered as slaves?
(a) Les Miserables.
(b) The Sorrows.
(c) Dock of Tears.
(d) The Landing.

10. What language is spoken by the island people most of the year?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Italian.

11. Who is the main character in the novel?
(a) Avery Johnson.
(b) Ava Johnson.
(c) Amy Johnson.
(d) Avey Johnson.

12. On what day of the week do Avey and Jay had their life-altering argument about his infidelity?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

13. What is Avey Johnson doing as the novel opens?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Packing a suitcase.
(d) Sipping coffee.

14. What drove Avey's behavior and accusations of infidelity?
(a) Rumors at church.
(b) Gossip from the landlord.
(c) Photos.
(d) Her suspicious mind.

15. Who is the sad friend who accompanies Avey on the cruise?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Clementine.
(c) Clara.
(d) Clarice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language do the people at the harbor speak?

2. How does Avey approach Jay on the question of infidelity?

3. What are Avey's thoughts when she catches a glimpse of herself in a mirror in the Versailles Room?

4. What did Jay do to try to prove to Avey that he was working two jobs and not being unfaithful?

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

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