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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the elephant Ruth and Idgie take the children to see in Avondale Park?
(a) Prince Tusks.
(b) Mister BoJangles.
(c) Princess Jewel.
(d) Miss Fancy.

2. How does Ruth recognize Frank even though he wears KKK robes?
(a) By the shape of his head.
(b) By his broad shoulders.
(c) She does not recognize Frank in his robes.
(d) By his shoes.

3. Which of the following adjectives does Dot Weems use to describe the photo of Mr. Pinto that Stump took?
(a) Boring.
(b) Blurry.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Horrifying.

4. For which holiday would Idgie and her family wear paper crowns?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Thanksgiving.

5. Which of the following animals stars in the story Idgie tells Smokey, which he finds so funny he laughs out loud?
(a) Mice.
(b) Kittens.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Ducks.

6. What is the name of the city where Smokey's young friend is killed during a hobo raid?
(a) Coalville.
(b) Hooverville.
(c) Pleatsville.
(d) Troutsville.

7. Who gives Buddy Jr. the nickname "Stump"?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Idgie.
(c) Onzell.
(d) Artis.

8. Which of the following objects does Stump bring with him when he goes to see Mr. Pinto's body?
(a) A knife.
(b) A camera.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A Bible.

9. What is Mr. Limeway's nickname?
(a) Peanut.
(b) Limey.
(c) Honey Bear.
(d) Skids.

10. What is the name of the nursing home where Ninny lives?
(a) Lilac Valley.
(b) Amber Cove.
(c) Yellow Mountain.
(d) Rose Terrace.

11. Which of the following buildings is NOT one that catches Artis' imagination in Birmingham?
(a) A beauty school.
(b) A billiards parlor.
(c) A movie theater.
(d) A restaurant.

12. Which of the following items is the subject of Stump's science project, which he wins first prize for?
(a) Shrunken heads.
(b) Lima beans.
(c) Sunflowers.
(d) Rat races.

13. How old was Albert when he died?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Eleven years old.

14. Which of the following places is NOT somewhere Smokey worked before becoming homeless.
(a) At a hamburger joint.
(b) At a loans bank.
(c) At a coal mine.
(d) At a turpentine mill.

15. Which of the following characters proves instrumental in helping Idgie free Ruth from Frank's abuse?
(a) Onzell.
(b) Sipsey.
(c) Buddy Jr.
(d) Big George.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Idgie sit while Frank and Ruth exchange their wedding vows?

2. What does Stump find a can of while walking to school, thinking that it has been chucked overboard by Railroad Bill?

3. What is the one article of clothing Idgie refuses to wear?

4. Which of the following famous Bible stories does Bertha focus on at her weekly Bible study?

5. Which of the following bills are particularly high for residents in Whistle Stop during the early 1930's?

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