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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first time Hoke ever left Georgia?
(a) When he got married.
(b) When he was driving Daisy.
(c) When he bought his first car.
(d) When he fled slavery.

2. Who does Daisy want Hoke telling about his Christmas present.
(a) Florine only.
(b) Boolie only.
(c) His family.
(d) No one.

3. Why does Daisy think Hoke enjoys Christmas at Boolie and Florine's?
(a) Because he is greedy and hungry all the time.
(b) Because he's never had Christmas before.
(c) Because he's the only Christian in attendance.
(d) Because he doesn't have his own family.

4. Before the accident, what kind of car did Daisy wish she were still driving?
(a) Her Oldsmobile.
(b) Her Cadillac.
(c) Her Chevy.
(d) Her La Salle.

5. What does Diasy suspect Idella has done a few times?
(a) Steal a pair of earrings.
(b) Throw silver forks in the garbage.
(c) Make long-distance phone calls.
(d) Sneak men into the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How fast does Daisy like to go in her car?

2. What is the name of the power company Daisy thinks gets rich every Christmas?

3. What does Hoke mean when he says "Yassum" to Daisy?

4. In what year was Driving Miss Daisy originally performed?

5. Who does Boolie suggest Daisy take with her to the banquet instead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Hoke's job during the war?

2. What is the first "bad act" that Daisy accuses Florine of doing in the play?

3. Why does Hoke call Daisy "the best widow in the state of Georgia" while they are at the cemetery?

4. What does Hoke have to say about the stereotypes that exist about Jews?

5. How does Daisy respond when Boolie notes that all of her friends have chauffeurs?

6. Why doesn't Hoke want to go to Savannah with the Stone family?

7. How does Daisy act during the first time Hoke takes her out in the car?

8. To what is Hoke referring to when he mentions the "Geechee trash" in Savannah?

9. Why does Boolie hire a chauffeur for Daisy?

10. Who taught Daisy what (little) she knows about cars?

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