Lie Down in Darkness Test | Final Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lie Down in Darkness Test | Final Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peyton injure Helen before leaving on her honeymoon?
(a) Pushes her down the stairs.
(b) Slaps her face.
(c) Scratches her face and draws blood.
(d) Throws a glass at her.

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

3. Helen's demeanor is always ______________.
(a) Joyful.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Restrained.
(d) Sullen.

4. What flashback does Milton have while stopped at the gas station?
(a) Thanksgiving 1942.
(b) Fourth of July 1945.
(c) Christmas 1960.
(d) Christmas 1941.

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

6. Where do Milton and Dolly spend the night when Helen is out of town?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) In Helen's bed.
(c) In Dolly's home.
(d) In a bed and breakfast.

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

8. Why does Dolly call the Loftis house prior to the celebration in #110?
(a) To tell Helen about a library fundraiser.
(b) To tell Milton that she has not seen him in quite awhile.
(c) To tell Milton that she has a Christmas gift for him.
(d) To invite Milton and Helen for cocktails.

9. Why does the person in #100 have an emotional outburst?
(a) She wants more attention from her mother.
(b) She has broken up with her boyfriend.
(c) Peyton is being buried today.
(d) She is not allowed to drive the car.

10. Where does Milton go with the person in #126?
(a) Basketball game.
(b) Fraternity house party.
(c) Bar hopping.
(d) Country club.

11. What does Helen admit to Carey on the day they meet?
(a) She is in love with him.
(b) She wants to commit suicide.
(c) She hates her daughter, Peyton.
(d) She has had an abortion.

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

13. How old is Carey Carr?
(a) 64.
(b) 38.
(c) 55.
(d) 42.

14. What is Helen's remark as she and Carey leave the house?
(a) All's fair in love and war.
(b) The early bird gets the worm.
(c) Better late than never.
(d) The end is near.

15. Why does Peyton tell Harry that she married him?
(a) She wanted his money.
(b) She respected him.
(c) She needed him.
(d) She thought he was handsome.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Carey's first impression of Helen?

3. Helen does not seek out Carey for spiritual solace but ______________________.

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

5. Against whom are the Southerners in the story prejudiced?

(see the answer keys)

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