Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann B. Ross
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 133 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann B. Ross
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 133 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what has Sam recently resigned?

2. What is Brother Vern's profession?

3. Who is Binkie Enloe?

4. How old is Julia Springer?

5. Who is Wayne Peavey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Binkie Enloe give to Julia regarding any lawsuits filed?

2. What proof does Hazel have of her son's father and why does she leave him with Julia?

3. What element of foreshadowing does the author insert into the barbershop scene?

4. What was the nature of the relationship between Julia and Wesley Lloyd and why did he choose her for his wife?

5. Who is Binkie Enloe and why does Sam encourage Julia to call her?

6. Why has Sam resigned as an elder at the church?

7. What is Julia's first response after the boy is left at her house and why does she change her mind?

8. What does Julia learn about her husband's wealth and her inheritance?

9. Why does Julia think that her house was ransacked?

10. In what way does Julia begin to speak her mind after church one Sunday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Julia's life. Will Hazel and Little Lloyd still be present in her life? What kind of child is Little Lloyd? What role does Sam play in Julia's life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Ross choose to use these places in the novel?

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