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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. How ole is Lucy when she marries Will?
(a) 29.
(b) 33.
(c) 15.
(d) 21.

2. Lucy describes herself as the veteran of _____________.
(a) cotillions.
(b) hate.
(c) veterans.
(d) child brides.

3. What does Cassie prepare for Lucy for breakfast?
(a) French toast.
(b) An omelet.
(c) Quiche.
(d) Oatmeal.

4. What does Ned's mother do when Will tells her about Ned's death?
(a) Throws plates at him.
(b) Hugs him.
(c) Calls him a liar.
(d) Faints.

5. What happens when Will gets closer to the places with the most painful memories?
(a) Will decides not to stop.
(b) Will drives erratically.
(c) Will speeds up.
(d) The facts of Will's stories change.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Lucy lived at the nursing home?

2. What did Lucy object to Will doing with the children?

3. How long do the slaves from The Lilacs remain after the fire?

4. What is Lucy's notoriety in the nursing home?

5. What is Captain Marsden's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do most of the slaves remain at The Lilacs even after they are freed?

2. What is the premise of OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL?

3. How old are Lucy and Will when they meet and begin a courtship?

4. How did Ned Smythe's mother react to news of his death?

5. How old was Willie when he became a soldier and how did the war affect him?

6. Who was Lady Marsden and what were some of the things she was noted for?

7. Why is Lucy concerned for Will during the family's trip to view Civil War sites?

8. What is Will's behavior at the site where Ned was killed?

9. How did Will become famous for telling his war stories?

10. Why did Will make the trip to Massachusetts to meet with Simon Utts' family?

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