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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hoke come over during the ice storm?
(a) Because he knows how to drive in the ice.
(b) Because he has to work that day.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Because he wants to make sure Daisy is okay.

2. In what city is Daisy going to when she has Hoke drive her for her long trip?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Mobile.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Kissimmee.

3. Who does Daisy tell Boolie that Hoke came to see (in the final scene)?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her cute nurse.
(c) Her doctor.
(d) His daughter.

4. Why does Daisy become alarmed when she is home alone during the ice storm?
(a) Because she is afraid of the dark.
(b) Because her dog starts barking wildly.
(c) Because she hears footsteps outside.
(d) Because he home alarm keeps going off.

5. How old is Daisy when the play begins?
(a) 75.
(b) 65.
(c) 72.
(d) 62.

6. When she begins to snap out of being disoriented, who does Daisy say is her best friend?
(a) Idella.
(b) Hoke.
(c) Boolie.
(d) Her rabbi.

7. What item do Hoke and Daisy eat in the car during their long trip?
(a) Stuffed eggs.
(b) Apple pie.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) McDonald's.

8. What is a "Piggly Wiggly"?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A mean name for old Jewish ladies.
(c) A mean name for chauffeurs.
(d) A pet shop.

9. What item does Boolie call and ask Daisy to bring over for Christmas dessert?
(a) Lemon curd.
(b) Whipped cream.
(c) Chocolate chips.
(d) Shredded coconut.

10. What shape is Boolie's award?
(a) A tall gold trophy.
(b) A sparkling glass cube.
(c) A large silver bowl.
(d) A shiny black vase.

11. What does Daisy tell Hoke when she gives him a Christmas present?
(a) That she spent a lot of time picking it out.
(b) That she would like the gift returned.
(c) That the gift is only because he works for her.
(d) That it's not a Christmas present.

12. When she becomes disoriented, what is causing Daisy to also become so distressed?
(a) She thinks she will be killed any moment.
(b) She doesn't want to disappoint her students.
(c) She thinks she is late for performing surgery.
(d) She can't find her subway pass.

13. From whom does Boolie win his award?
(a) The Governor's Business Committee.
(b) His law firm.
(c) The Atlanta Business Council.
(d) The Atlanta City Council.

14. What is the name of Hoke's childhood friend whose father was lynched?
(a) Porter.
(b) David.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Peter.

15. In what year does the play begin?
(a) The reader never finds out.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accessory is Hoke carrying with him when Boolie first meets him?

2. What is the motto of Boolie's business?

3. What food item does Hoke feed Daisy in the final scene?

4. Why does Daisy think Hoke enjoys Christmas at Boolie and Florine's?

5. What holiday character does Florine always have at her front door?

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