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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helen tells Carey that she no longer believes in ________________.
(a) Herself.
(b) Romance.
(c) "His" God.
(d) Security.

2. Why does Carey Carr take Helen to the location in #85?
(a) Her car is not running.
(b) She refuses to go with Milton.
(c) She is afraid to go alone.
(d) She is too grief stricken to drive.

3. What does Helen tell Milton and Peyton when they return to the hospital?
(a) Maudie has to stay for awhile.
(b) Maudie is being released.
(c) Maudie is dying.
(d) Maudie is dead.

4. What does the person in #100 want Helen to do about Milton?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Take him back.
(d) Separate for a little while.

5. Why is Helen angry at Milton and Peyton when they arrive at the hospital?
(a) They didn't bring a gift for Maudie.
(b) They are both drunk.
(c) They didn't bring Helen's overnight bag.
(d) They are too noisy.

6. Why does the funeral party stop at a gas station?
(a) The hearse overheats again.
(b) Milton needs something to drink.
(c) The hearse is out of gas.
(d) Dolly needs to use a restroom.

7. What type of kiss does Milton give Peyton on her wedding day?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Light kiss on forehead.
(c) Peck on cheek.
(d) None.

8. What did Milton watch during Peyton's wedding?
(a) The minister.
(b) The candles.
(c) Peyton's derriere.
(d) Peyton's face.

9. What is Carey Carr's profession?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Minister.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Professor.

10. Carey recalls that after Maudie's death, Helen and Milton ____________________.
(a) Were inseparable.
(b) Were preparing to divorce.
(c) Were distraught in their grief.
(d) Were reconciled.

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

12. What is the literary technique used when portraying Helen as restrained on the day of her daughter's funeral when the person in #100 has an emotional outburst?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Irony.
(d) Simile.

13. What reason does Dolly give Helen for Milton's interest in Dolly?
(a) She is more loving than Helen.
(b) She is more generous than Helen.
(c) She is smarter than Helen.
(d) She is prettier than Helen.

14. What is the primary relationship in LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS?
(a) Milton and Peyton.
(b) Peyton and Harry.
(c) Milton and Dolly.
(d) Helen and Milton.

15. What is the topic of the meeting between Helen and Dolly?
(a) Prom dresses for their daughters.
(b) Dolly's affair with Milton.
(c) College choices for their kids.
(d) A school fundraiser.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Helen hold solely responsible for Maudie's death?

2. Why does Peyton leave the family celebration early?

3. What is Carey's impression when he sees Helen ready to leave for the funeral?

4. What does Carey decide to do to help Helen?

5. What does Milton do while Peyton and Helen argue?

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