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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the person in #9?

2. Binkie Enloe tells Julia that ______________ has filed a lawsuit against the estate.

3. Who is the executor of Wesley Lloyd's estate?

4. Julia tells the person in #94 that she will be using her home __________________.

5. What item does the woman in #6 show to Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Julia, Detective Bates and Little Lloyd discover when they enter Hazel Puckett's house?

2. What element of foreshadowing does the author insert into the barbershop scene?

3. What unnerves Julia when she goes out for a drive?

4. How does Julia plan to make her dead husband suffer by the way she manages this situation?

5. Who is Sam Murdoch and why does Julia place so much trust in him?

6. What is Julia's first response after the boy is left at her house and why does she change her mind?

7. Why does Julia not know how to deal with any romantic overtures from Sam?

8. What advice does Binkie Enloe give to Julia regarding any lawsuits filed?

9. In what way does Julia begin to speak her mind after church one Sunday?

10. What is Sam able to tell Julia about whether her husband planned on leaving his estate to the church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Hazel. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Hazel?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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