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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Vesta Adcock's husband?
(a) Edward.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Ephesis.
(d) Earl.

2. In Dot's article about Buddy Jr.'s accident, which of the following injuries is NOT mentioned in her run-down about the dangers of trains?
(a) Ankles being crushed.
(b) A black man being killed.
(c) Fingertips being lost.
(d) Arms being severed off.

3. How old was Albert when he died?
(a) Nine years old.
(b) Five years old.
(c) Eleven years old.
(d) Seven years old.

4. Which of the following pests does Idgie battle on her picnic lunch with Ruth?
(a) Ants.
(b) Mosquitos.
(c) Bees.
(d) Cicadas.

5. What type of musical instrument does Essie Limeway sell?
(a) Pianos.
(b) Flutes.
(c) Drums.
(d) Violins.

6. Which of the following characters proves instrumental in helping Idgie free Ruth from Frank's abuse?
(a) Buddy Jr.
(b) Onzell.
(c) Big George.
(d) Sipsey.

7. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vest Adcock?
(a) Loose.
(b) Timid.
(c) Loud-mouthed
(d) Selfish.

8. During what month of the year does Frank go missing?
(a) March.
(b) June.
(c) December.
(d) September.

9. On which body part does Idgie Threadgoode have surgery in June, 1985?
(a) Her liver.
(b) Her appendix.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her gallbladder.

10. How old is Evelyn's daughter when Evelyn realizes she is living a promiscuous life?
(a) 24.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 21.

11. Which of the following items does Ninny claim was stolen from one of her friends' bedrooms at the nursing home?
(a) A diary.
(b) A pair of false teeth.
(c) A photo frame.
(d) A gold necklace.

12. How does Ruth feel about the abuse she suffered while married to Frank?
(a) She feels like it is not abusive.
(b) She feels like she deserves it.
(c) She feels like it is unneccessary.
(d) She feels apathetic to it.

13. Where does Frank work during the time he is married to Ruth?
(a) At a barbershop.
(b) At a law firm.
(c) On a beet farm.
(d) At a grocery store.

14. Which of the following train cars was Ninny's favorite as a child?
(a) The driver's car.
(b) The caboose.
(c) The sleeping car.
(d) The dining car.

15. What is the name of the theater in Whistle Stop where live bands play?
(a) Soul Train Theater.
(b) Boogie-Woogie Theater.
(c) Dance Theater.
(d) Frolic Theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of her body does Dot break, preventing her from leaving the house to collect news?

2. Which of the following objects does Stump bring with him when he goes to see Mr. Pinto's body?

3. Which of the following accidents was Wilbur, Dot's husband, NOT a part of?

4. Which of the following games is Pig Iron famous for playing?

5. Who adopts the baby boy abandoned at the train station?

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