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Questions 1-5 of 25:

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? (from Chapter 4)

Simile.

Metaphor.

Allegory.

Irony.

What did Peyton always call Dolly? (from Chapter 3)

My father's mistress.

Aunt Dolly.

Dotty.

Doll face.

What is Peyton's interest in men? (from Chapter 3)

She wants to lose her virginity.

She wants to be in love.

What they are able to give her.

Where they are going to college.

Why do Ella Swan and La Ruth go to the riverbank on the day of Peyton's funeral? (from Chapter 7)

To watch people being baptized.

To have a family reunion.

To attend a jazz festival.

To watch boat races.

Carey recalls that after Maudie's death, Helen and Milton ____________________. (from Chapter 6)

Were reconciled.

Were preparing to divorce.

Were distraught in their grief.

Were inseparable.

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