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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Avey's husband's name?

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

3. In what state is Tatem Island located?

4. On what street did Avey live with her husband?

5. What kind of course did Jay pay for with his GI benefits?

Short Essay Questions

1. What legend did Great Aunt Cuney tell Avey about the African Ibos?

2. What does the taxi driver tell Avey about the close ties among the community of people on the island?

3. Why does Avey feel guilty about reminiscing about the days spent at the Halsey Street apartment?

4. What reaction does Avey have to her sleek, white hotel?

5. What is the significance of the peach parfait for Avey?

6. What were Avey's daughters' opinions of Avey going on the Caribbean cruise?

7. What happened when Avey finally let loose with her suspicions of Jay?

8. What complications emerge in Avey's dream when she, as an adult, resists Great Aunt Cuney's insistence to follow her?

9. What are some of Avey's memories of her life in the Halsey Street apartment?

10. What was Jay's response to Avey's hysterics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Avey's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Renewal takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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