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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 does Milton go with the person in #126?
(a) Fraternity house party.
(b) Country club.
(c) Bar hopping.
(d) Basketball game.

2. What is Dolly's first stop when she returns from a business trip?
(a) The dry cleaners.
(b) The country club.
(c) The grocery.
(d) Milton's house.

3. What is Carey Carr's profession?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Minister.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Professor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helen does not seek out Carey for spiritual solace but ______________________.

2. Against whom are the Southerners in the story prejudiced?

3. What is Helen's demeanor as they leave the house for the funeral?

4. Where does Helen take Maudie in November of 1942?

5. Where does Carey Carr take Helen at the beginning of Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the perception of the Southern wedding guests toward Harry?

2. What news does Helen have about Maudie and why is she so angry at Milton and Peyton when they finally return to the hospital?

3. What is ironic about La Ruth's outburst on the day of Peyton's funeral?

4. What does Helen do when Dolly calls the Loftis home on Christmas?

5. What does Dick do while Helen and Maudie are out of town and he has the house to himself?

6. What trip do Helen and Maudie take in November of 1942?

7. Why is Helen so angry with Peyton and Milton on Peyton's wedding day?

8. Does Helen seek out Carey for her belief in God or something else?

9. What was the nature of Helen's meeting with Dolly at the tearoom?

10. Who does Helen blame for Maudie's death?

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