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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where had Peyton gone to college?
(a) Duke University.
(b) Emory University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) University of Virginia.
2. Who is the funeral director's assistant?
(a) Barclay.
(b) Bowman.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Billings.
3. Who becomes hysterical when Maudie is found bound and gagged?
(a) Helen.
(b) La Ruth.
(c) Peyton.
(d) Dolly.
4. Where is Peyton's birthday party held?
(a) The Loftis home.
(b) A skating rink.
(c) A banquet hall.
(d) The country club.
5. Who comforts Peyton when her parents fight at the party?
(a) Skip.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Clay.
(d) Seth.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Dolly feel about Peyton?
2. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?
3. Who was Milton's favorite child?
4. Whose words are italicized in the book?
5. What did Helen call the person in #48?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Dolly find Milton when the train arrives at the station?
2. What is the role of the country club for the Loftis family's dysfunctions?
3. Why is Dolly disheartened by Milton's behavior when they're having drinks at the country club?
4. How does the author indicate the importance of Milton's father's words?
5. How do Dolly and Helen differ in their views on motherhood?
6. What did Peyton and Buster do to Maudie that ends in Helen's slapping Peyton in front of people?
7. What is significant about the letter that Milton reads while waiting for the train?
8. For what reasons do Helen and Milton blame each other for their collapsing marriage?
9. How does the experience of the black people contrast with the lives of the supposedly more fortunate Loftis family?
10. How does the author provide more in-depth information about Milton and Helen's marriage?
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