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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What drink do Milton and Dolly have at the bar?
(a) Gin and tonic.
(b) Cosmopolitan.
(c) Scotch and soda.
(d) Martini.

3. Who is the Loftis family's cook?
(a) Ella Swan.
(b) Elaine Swenson.
(c) Ellen Stachler.
(d) Ella Sizemore.

4. Why did Peyton go to the city mentioned in #70?
(a) To get into advertising.
(b) To study art.
(c) To become a dancer.
(d) To become an actor.

5. What was one of the reasons Helen thought Milton would destroy their family?
(a) His lack of love for her.
(b) His unemployment.
(c) His affairs.
(d) His drinking problem.

6. Where is Peyton living after leaving college?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Atlanta.

7. What college did Milton Loftis attend?
(a) University of Virginia.
(b) Princeton University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) Duke University.

8. How had Dolly always felt about Milton's relationship with Peyton?
(a) She thought it was incestuous.
(b) She thought it was sweet.
(c) She thought it was inappropriate.
(d) She was jealous of it.

9. Where did Milton take Peyton to cheer her up after the altercation with her mother?
(a) The theme park.
(b) The coast.
(c) The ice cream shop.
(d) The movies.

10. How can Dolly best be characterized?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Flirtatious.
(c) Dignified.
(d) Shy.

11. What position did Helen adopt in life?
(a) Helpmate.
(b) Martyr.
(c) Heroine.
(d) Visionary.

12. Why did Helen think Milton invited the Bonners to their home so often?
(a) He wanted Mr. Bonner's business.
(b) He wanted to irritate Helen.
(c) He was attracted to Dolly.
(d) He was desperate for some laughter in the house.

13. Why does Helen get mad at Milton at the birthday party?
(a) He dances with all the women but her.
(b) He gives alcohol to Peyton.
(c) He gets drunk and passes out.
(d) He is caught kissing Dolly.

14. What is Helen's most vivid recollection in this chapter?
(a) The day she learned that Peyton was dead.
(b) Peyton's Broadway debut.
(c) The day Peyton left for college.
(d) The day Peyton had her first child.

15. What happens to the hearse carrying the body from the train station?
(a) It gets a flat tire.
(b) It crashes into a truck.
(c) It breaks down.
(d) It keeps overheating.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?

2. Where had Peyton gone to college?

3. Whose face did Helen slap after Maudie was found bound and gagged?

4. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?

5. Who was Milton's favorite child?

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