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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose words are italicized in the book?
(a) Milton's father's.
(b) Helen's mother's.
(c) Peyton's.
(d) Helen's.

2. Who is the funeral director's assistant?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Billings.
(c) Bowman.
(d) Barclay.

3. Where does the Loftis family live?
(a) San Diego, California.
(b) Greensboro, North Carolina.
(c) Port Warwick, Virginia.
(d) Savannah, Georgia.

4. In what year does the novel open?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1932.

5. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?
(a) His proposal of marriage.
(b) His pleas for reconciliation.
(c) His becoming a father for the first time.
(d) His college days.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?

2. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?

3. What is Maudie's condition that keeps her mother preoccupied with her?

4. What type of relationship did Milton have with his father?

5. What did Milton learn to do in college?

(see the answer key)

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