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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 accompanies Pastor Ledbetter on a visit to Julia's house?

2. To whom does Little Lloyd give the envelope his father gave him the night he died?

3. Where does Hazel say she and Little Lloyd may go for awhile?

4. Why does Julia unbutton her dress?

5. Pastor Ledbetter tells Julia that he has received calls from _________________ about Julia's condition.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Detective Peavey's visit to Julia's house?

2. To whom does Little Lloyd entrust the item that his father gave to him on the night that he died?

3. What are the plans that Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler have in mind for Julia?

4. Why does Julia offer a reward at Brother Vern's request?

5. Why does Julia unbutton her dress and what is the reaction of the people gathered in her home?

6. What is the embarrassing scenario which causes Julia to faint in the bridal chapel?

7. What do Sam and Binkie tell Julia about her competency status?

8. What does Sam announce about the will to the assembled group?

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

10. How do the women finally determine that Brother Vern is up to no good?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Sam Murdoch. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Sam?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Wesley Lloyd. What were his physical characteristics? What were his motivations? What were his fears? What were his dreams? What else can you say about Wesley Lloyd?

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Ross choose to use these places in the novel?

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