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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Milton Loftis' younger daughter?
(a) Pamela.
(b) Peyton.
(c) Pauline.
(d) Patricia.

2. To whom is Milton writing a letter while Helen and Maudie are out of town?
(a) Maudie.
(b) Peyton.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Helen.

3. How long has Milton been having an affair with Dolly at this point?
(a) One year.
(b) Six years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Ten years.

4. What does Helen recall in this chapter?
(a) Peyton's college days.
(b) Peyton's bad marriage.
(c) Peyton's days as a youngster.
(d) Peyton's wedding day.

5. What is notable about Peyton on her wedding day?
(a) She is drunk.
(b) She is sad.
(c) She is stunning.
(d) She is doubtful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose words are italicized in the book?

2. What does Helen wish she could tell Mrs. LaFarge?

3. Why does the funeral party stop at a gas station?

4. What does Carey try to talk to Milton about in the roadhouse?

5. What flashback does Milton have while stopped at the gas station?

(see the answer key)

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