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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. Who joins the person in #103 on the program?

2. Who becomes a couple by the end of the novel?

3. What does Dr. Fowler state about Julia to Pastor Ledbetter?

4. What is another reason Julia reacts the way she does after reading the will?

5. Which of the following is NOT an element of Brother Vern's program?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sam and Binkie share about the will after Pastor Ledbetter, Dr. Fowler and Brother Vern have left?

2. What conclusion does Julia come to regarding Ledbetter and Fowler's intentions?

3. What does Little Lloyd say that Brother Vern is after?

4. When does Julia realize that she did not know her husband at all?

5. Does Julia think that Sam would be able to keep her secret about the new will?

6. What is Pastor Ledbetter's diagnosis of Julia and what does he recommend?

7. What is the item that Little Lloyd entrusted to Julia and how does she react to it?

8. How is Julia treated by Dr. Fowler as she shows him around the church?

9. What is the nature of the visit of Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler?

10. Why is Julia reluctant to firmly stand up to Ledbetter and Fowler?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the atypical family in MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family unit to most Southern families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Wesley Lloyd and Pastor Ledbetter. Both men had and have influence over Julia but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of betrayal Why does it have such a prevalent place in Julia's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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