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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Granddaddy's comment that Zackery was the best man for Babe whether she knew it or not implies:
(a) Zackery threatened Babe into marrying him.
(b) Babe was not happy to marry him.
(c) Babe was thrilled to marry him.
(d) Granddaddy was not interested in her happiness.

2. Chick appears to be mainly concerned about:
(a) Lenny's feelings.
(b) Babe's welfare.
(c) Her desire to be a member of the Ladies' League.
(d) Her own standing in the town.

3. When Doc leaves, what does Lenny do?
(a) Continues singing Happy Birthday to herself.
(b) Tries to call Meg again.
(c) Plans Billy Boy's funeral.
(d) Bakes a pecan pie.

4. Barnette plans to win the case by arguing:
(a) Murder in the first degree.
(b) Self-defense or guilty of manslaughter.
(c) Guilty by reason of insanity.
(d) Self-defense or not guilty by reason of temporary insanity.

5. Babe claims she shot Zackery in the stomach because:
(a) She was aiming for his heart and her hands were shaking.
(b) He threatened her life that day.
(c) He caught her in the act with Willy Jay.
(d) She was tired of his yelling all the time.

6. Doc has come by to tell Lenny:
(a) Billy Boy has run away.
(b) Billy Boy was struck by a car.
(c) Billy Boy has died of old age.
(d) Billy Boy was struck by lightning.

7. Babe does not want to expose Willy Jay because:
(a) She promised his mother she would keep it a secret.
(b) She wants to pursue the relationship when the trial is over.
(c) She does not want to ruin his reputation.
(d) She is afraid for her own reputation.

8. During the argument Lenny reveals:
(a) Granddaddy is angry with Meg.
(b) Doc had visited earlier.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) Chick does not want Meg around.

9. When Barnette Lloyd arrives, Babe:
(a) Begs him to plead guilty so she can just go to jail.
(b) Refuses to speak with him and disappears.
(c) Confronts him and confesses everything.
(d) Tells him she cannot reveal her lover.

10. Babe's story suggests that Lenny broke up with Charlie Hill because:
(a) Her granddaddy insisted she marry Zackery Botrelle.
(b) She did not find him attractive.
(c) She told him about her shrunken ovary and he rejected her.
(d) Her granddaddy did not approve of him.

11. Meg claims she has not read Lenny's letters because:
(a) She is no longer interested in the family.
(b) She needs time to pursue her career.
(c) She has moved so many times she no longer receives them.
(d) She gets pains in her chest when she thinks of family.

12. When Meg objects to Barnette, Lenny claims:
(a) Too much responsibilty has fallen on her.
(b) Barnette is the best lawyer in town.
(c) Meg should have found a better lawyer.
(d) No one could defeat Zackery in court.

13. Lenny believes Babe shot Zackery because:
(a) She is in love with Willy Jay.
(b) She is mentally ill.
(c) She is tired of being brutalized by him.
(d) She wanted a divorce from him.

14. Granddaddy's attitude about Meg's singing career shows:
(a) He disapproves of her choice of careers.
(b) He wants her to succeed, but won't use his connections to help her.
(c) He is supportive but naive about show business.
(d) He believes she will fail.

15. Lenny appears to be jealous about:
(a) Doc's attention to Chick.
(b) Doc's interest in Meg.
(c) Doc's new wife.
(d) Doc's new baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rather than admit she is gaining weight, Chick claims the pantyhose do not fit because:

2. When Meg confesses her reservations, Barnette:

3. When the sisters discover it is Lenny's birthday they decide to:

4. Lenny has agreed to hire Barnette Lloyd:

5. What secret does Babe reveal about Lenny to Meg?

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