The Optimist's Daughter | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapter 1

1. What is name of the family introduced in Part 1, Chapter 1?

McKelva.

2. What kind of doctor does Judge McKelva go to see?

Eye Doctor.

3. What city does Laurel live in?

Chicago.

4. Who is Fay?

Judge's Wife.

5. Why does Laurel fly to New Orleans?

To go with Judge to the eye doctor.

6. Why does Judge decide to see this particular doctor?

They are old friends.

7. Why does Judge need to see the doctor?

Judge is having trouble with his eye sight.

8. Why is Laurel concerned about her father?

Judge normally does not admit to concerns for his personal health.

9. What was Judge doing when he experienced symptoms related to his doctor's visit?

Standing on the porch after pruning the roses.

10. What is the doctor's recommendation?

Surgery immediately.

11. How does Fay react to the...
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