2. What was the only reason Helen continued to stay with Milton?
(a) Their daughter, Maudie.
(b) He made good money.
(c) She wanted to work it out.
(d) She didn't want to leave her home.

3. What is Maudie's condition that keeps her mother preoccupied with her?
(a) She is a diabetic.
(b) She is developmentally delayed.
(c) She has epilepsy.
(d) She has Multiple Sclerosis.

4. What about Dolly now irritates Milton?
(a) Her submissiveness.
(b) Her forgetfulness.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) Her voice.

5. Where are Milton and Dolly as they talk over drinks?
(a) A fundraiser.
(b) The country club.
(c) A bar.
(d) A cookout.

6. Why is Peyton struggling in her new life after college?
(a) Difficult adjustment to married life.
(b) Unable to find a job.
(c) Can't find a decent apartment.
(d) Her car broke down.

7. How had Dolly always felt about Milton's relationship with Peyton?
(a) She was jealous of it.
(b) She thought it was inappropriate.
(c) She thought it was incestuous.
(d) She thought it was sweet.

8. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.
(a) Richmond.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Savannah.

9. How did Dolly feel about Peyton?
(a) She liked her as a friend.
(b) She didn't care for her.
(c) She could take her or leave her.
(d) She adored her.

10. Who becomes hysterical when Maudie is found bound and gagged?
(a) La Ruth.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Helen.
(d) Peyton.

11. Who comforts Peyton when her parents fight at the party?
(a) Clay.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Skip.
(d) Seth.

12. What type of relationship did Milton have with his father?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Loving.
(c) Tense.
(d) Congenial.

13. Where is Peyton's birthday party held?
(a) A skating rink.
(b) A banquet hall.
(c) The country club.
(d) The Loftis home.

14. What did Helen think of Dolly and her ex-husband?
(a) She did not like them.
(b) She thoroughly enjoyed them.
(c) She could take them or leave them.
(d) She hated them.

15. Where is Peyton living after leaving college?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.