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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peyton leave the family celebration early?
(a) She and her mother had a fight.
(b) She had to get back for work.
(c) She had to study for exams.
(d) The weather was getting bad.

2. Where do Carey and Helen meet the hearse on the way to the cemetery?
(a) A bar.
(b) A roadside rest.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A convenience store.

3. Where will Helen's brother be going after his visit with her family?
(a) War.
(b) College.
(c) London.
(d) Seminary.

4. What is the name of Helen's brother who was at the Loftis home at the time?
(a) Robert.
(b) Michael.
(c) Harry.
(d) Edward.

5. Why does Peyton tell Harry that she married him?
(a) She needed him.
(b) She respected him.
(c) She thought he was handsome.
(d) She wanted his money.

6. Why does the funeral party stop at a gas station?
(a) The hearse overheats again.
(b) Milton needs something to drink.
(c) Dolly needs to use a restroom.
(d) The hearse is out of gas.

7. What is Carey's first impression of Helen?
(a) She is morose.
(b) She is grieving.
(c) She is a joy.
(d) She is intense.

8. What is Helen doing when Carey arrives at her house?
(a) Taking a shower.
(b) Putting on her makeup.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Making coffee.

9. Carey recalls that after Maudie's death, Helen and Milton ____________________.
(a) Were reconciled.
(b) Were inseparable.
(c) Were preparing to divorce.
(d) Were distraught in their grief.

10. Where does Helen take Maudie in November of 1942?
(a) A doctor.
(b) New York.
(c) Paris.
(d) A special school.

11. Dolly tells Helen that she will carry on with Milton ________________________.
(a) Forever.
(b) No longer.
(c) For as long as Milton is interested.
(d) Until she is finished with him.

12. Where is Dolly's ex-husband living at this time?
(a) Greensboro.
(b) Chattanooga.
(c) Knoxville.
(d) Atlanta.

13. Where does Carey Carr take Helen at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Ladies luncheon.
(b) Church.
(c) School Board meeting.
(d) The funeral home.

14. Who is the boyfriend Peyton brings home from college?
(a) Clarence Harless.
(b) James Hall.
(c) Dick Cartwright.
(d) Roger McMiller.

15. What is Helen's demeanor as they leave the house for the funeral?
(a) Stoic.
(b) Amused.
(c) Distraught.
(d) Anxious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary relationship in LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS?

2. Why does Helen take Maudie on the trip in #118?

3. Who is Peyton's husband?

4. What does Carey decide to do to help Helen?

5. Who does Helen hold solely responsible for Maudie's death?

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