The Optimist's Daughter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Optimist's Daughter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fay react to seeing Judge after surgery?
(a) She is saddened by his bandages.
(b) She is outraged that no one warned her about the bandages.
(c) She is worried about his pain levels.
(d) She is happy he is safe.

2. Who tells Laurel and Fay the surgery is over?
(a) A secretary.
(b) Dr. Courtland.
(c) An intern.
(d) A nurse.

3. Who does Fay send to the funeral home with Judge's clothes?
(a) The bridesmaids.
(b) Laurel.
(c) Miss Adele.
(d) Major Bullock.

4. How does Fay react to Dr. Courtland's orders regarding Judge's after surgery care?
(a) Fay is happy to take care of her husband.
(b) Fay is annoyed by the amount of care Judge will need.
(c) Fay is worried about the medical bills.
(d) Fay is angry with Laurel for taking over the arrangements.

5. Who is Fay?
(a) Laurel's Sister.
(b) Laurel's Cousin.
(c) Judge's Sister.
(d) Judge's Wife.

6. What does Laurel overhear Fay saying to Judge?
(a) Fay expresses her concern for Judge's health.
(b) Fay is complaining about being stuck in the hospital and not being able to go to carnival.
(c) Fay complains about the conditions at the Hibiscus.
(d) Fay complains that Judge is taking too long to heal.

7. What does Fay accuse Laurel of doing to Judge?
(a) Causing his eye problems.
(b) Abandoning him.
(c) Abusing him.
(d) Insulting him.

8. What city does Laurel live in?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

9. How does Fay react when Dr. Courtland says Judge has died?
(a) Fay tells Dr. Courtland she does not believe him.
(b) Fay accuses Dr.Courtland of killing her husband.
(c) Fay accuses Dr. Courtland of allowing Judge to die on her birthday.
(d) Fay thanks Dr. Courtland for all his hard work.

10. What does Miss Adele bring?
(a) Daffodils.
(b) A casserole.
(c) Roses.
(d) Breakfast.

11. How do Fay and Laurel travel back to Mississippi?
(a) By train.
(b) By bus.
(c) By plane.
(d) By car.

12. What does Laurel believe the lining of the coffin does to her father?
(a) Makes Judge look feminine.
(b) Makes Judge look healthy.
(c) Makes Judge look sickly.
(d) Makes Judge look like a seashell.

13. Who makes arrangements for Laurel and Fay's living space and Judge's care?
(a) Dr. Courtland.
(b) Fay.
(c) Laurel.
(d) Missouri.

14. What is unusual about Judge's behavior during his recovery?
(a) He never asks about his eye.
(b) He refuses to eat.
(c) He watches television constantly.
(d) He talks incessantly.

15. What does Dr. Courtland tell Laurel about Judge after he dies?
(a) Dr. Courtland says Judge owed him money.
(b) Dr. Courtland says Judge paid for his medical school training.
(c) Dr. Courtland says Judge bought him a house.
(d) Dr. Courtland says Judge was his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Judge's eye?

2. Why is Fay unhappy with Judge's circumstances?

3. Why does Laurel decide to return to the hospital the night Judge dies?

4. What does Laurel hear when she approaches the Judge's room the night he dies?

5. What does Laurel listen for but never hear?

(see the answer keys)

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