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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Dot Weems use to describe the photo of Mr. Pinto that Stump took?
(a) Boring.
(b) Horrifying.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Blurry.

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

3. What part of her body does Dot break, preventing her from leaving the house to collect news?
(a) Her toe.
(b) Her neck.
(c) Her arm.
(d) Her ribs.

4. Which of the following statements is true about Frank Bennett.
(a) He is bald.
(b) He has a glass eye.
(c) He is missing three fingers on his left hand.
(d) He has a wooden leg.

5. How often does it snow in Whistle Stop?
(a) Once every ten years.
(b) Once every five years.
(c) Once every twenty years.
(d) Once every year.

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

7. Which of the following places is NOT somewhere Smokey worked before becoming homeless.
(a) At a turpentine mill.
(b) At a hamburger joint.
(c) At a coal mine.
(d) At a loans bank.

8. Why does Vesta run over her gardener?
(a) Because she finds out he's stealing from her.
(b) Because she is racist.
(c) Because he forgets to show up for work one day.
(d) Because she thinks he's lazy.

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

10. In what shape is the statue that Vesta Adcock throws through the nursing home window?
(a) A porch swing.
(b) A heart.
(c) A flower.
(d) A slipper.

11. In which month of the year do Frank and Ruth get married?
(a) May.
(b) November.
(c) February.
(d) August.

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

13. In what decade does Idgie Threadgoode open the Whistle Stop Cafe?
(a) The 1920's.
(b) The 1990's.
(c) The 1980's.
(d) The 1940's.

14. Who finally encouraged Ruth to leave Frank once and for all?
(a) Ruth's brother.
(b) Ruth's father.
(c) Ruth's sister.
(d) Ruth's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Artis sustain the injuries on his hands that are written about in the local newspaper?

2. Which of the following famous Bible stories does Bertha focus on at her weekly Bible study?

3. Where does Idgie sit while Frank and Ruth exchange their wedding vows?

4. Which of the following diseases did Evelyn's mother die from?

5. What does Ruth send to Idgie as a sign that she needs help escaping from Frank?

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