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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. Why is Lillian crying in Julia's house?

2. Why does Lillian offer to go into the studio and save Little Lloyd?

3. What is Dr. Fowler's demeanor toward Julia?

4. Why does Binkie Enloe arrive at Julia's house?

5. In what city is the place in #107 located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Julia treated by Dr. Fowler as she shows him around the church?

2. Does Julia think that Sam would be able to keep her secret about the new will?

3. What options does Julia consider regarding the new will?

4. What is the purpose of Detective Peavey's visit to Julia's house?

5. What are the plans that Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler have in mind for Julia?

6. Describe the comedic drive to the broadcast station in Spartanburg.

7. What does Sam announce about the will to the assembled group?

8. How do the women finally determine that Brother Vern is up to no good?

9. What shocks Julia, Lillian and Hazel as they watch Brother Vern's broadcast?

10. What do Sam and Binkie share about the will after Pastor Ledbetter, Dr. Fowler and Brother Vern have left?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Wesley Lloyd and Pastor Ledbetter. Both men had and have influence over Julia but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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

Does Ross end the story on a note of hope for Julia or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with her dead husband, Wesley Lloyd? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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