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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) Earl.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Ephesis.
(d) Edward.

2. What is the name of the nursing home where Ninny lives?
(a) Amber Cove.
(b) Rose Terrace.
(c) Lilac Valley.
(d) Yellow Mountain.

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

4. Which of the following bills are particularly high for residents in Whistle Stop during the early 1930's?
(a) Rent.
(b) Heating bills.
(c) Water bills.
(d) Electricity bills.

5. How does Ruth feel about Idgie attending her wedding?
(a) She does not know Idgie is there.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is embarrassed.

6. What is the name of the girl Buddy Jr. has a crush on, but is embarrassed to play around?
(a) Molly.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Annie.

7. How does Idgie react to the news that Ruth is engaged?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is apathetic.

8. Which of the following words completes the headline to the famous article Dot wrote in her newspaper: "Ownership of ______________ questioned."
(a) Jackal.
(b) Rabid dog.
(c) Meteorite.
(d) Swamp swell.

9. 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) Arms being severed off.
(b) Fingertips being lost.
(c) A black man being killed.
(d) Ankles being crushed.

10. How does the price differ between black and white customers at the Cafe differ?
(a) Black customers are charged less.
(b) Black customers and white customers are charged the same amount.
(c) Black customers are not served.
(d) Black customers are charged more.

11. Which of the following statements is NOT a piece of advice Ninny gives to Evelyn while she is depressed?
(a) Visit the church.
(b) Go visit a psychiatrist.
(c) Take a walk in the sunshine.
(d) Start taking #10 stress tabs.

12. Which of the following Presidents visited Whistle Stop?
(a) Herbert Hoover.
(b) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(c) Harry S. Truman.
(d) Franklin Roosevelt.

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

14. How much did Albert weigh when he was born?
(a) Twelve pounds.
(b) Ten pounds.
(c) Eight pounds.
(d) Six pounds.

15. How does Artis sustain the injuries on his hands that are written about in the local newspaper?
(a) Opening a bottle of wine.
(b) From a dog bite.
(c) Burning his hands in a campfire.
(d) Fighting in a bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one article of clothing Idgie refuses to wear?

2. After Ruth is married, how often does Idgie come visit her?

3. How was criminal Mr. Pinto executed?

4. Which part of Buddy Jr.'s body is severed off when he is hit by the train?

5. Which of the following pests does Idgie battle on her picnic lunch with Ruth?

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