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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of Buddy Jr.'s body is severed off when he is hit by the train?
(a) His legs.
(b) His arms.
(c) His nose.
(d) His fingertips.

2. Which of the following accidents was Wilbur, Dot's husband, NOT a part of?
(a) Wilbur was struck by lightning while fishing.
(b) Wilbur was swept up into a tornado as it passed through town.
(c) Wilbur fell into an icy ditch while walking his dogs.
(d) Wilbur destroyed his car windsheild during a hail storm.

3. What is Mr. Limeway's nickname?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Peanut.
(c) Skids.
(d) Limey.

4. How was criminal Mr. Pinto executed?
(a) He was given a lethal injection.
(b) He was electrocuted.
(c) He was shot by a firing squad.
(d) He was hanged.

5. How does Ruth recognize Frank even though he wears KKK robes?
(a) By the shape of his head.
(b) By his shoes.
(c) By his broad shoulders.
(d) She does not recognize Frank in his robes.

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

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

8. Where does Idgie sit while Frank and Ruth exchange their wedding vows?
(a) In her car.
(b) In the front row of the church.
(c) In the hallway, right outside the sanctuary.
(d) In the bathroom.

9. At what time of day is Mr. Pinto's body moved through Whistle Stop?
(a) At midnight.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) In the evening.
(d) In the early morning.

10. Which of the following foods does Evelyn consider her "comfort food"?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Fried chicken
(c) Potato chips.
(d) Biscuits and gravy.

11. After Ruth is married, how often does Idgie come visit her?
(a) She never visits Ruth again.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

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

13. Who adopts the baby boy abandoned at the train station?
(a) Cleo.
(b) Idgie.
(c) Evelyn.
(d) Sipsey.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items does Ninny claim was stolen from one of her friends' bedrooms at the nursing home?

2. What is the name of the nursing home where Ninny lives?

3. What is the name of Ruth's fiance?

4. What color is Ninny's hair when Evelyn visits her after Easter?

5. What type of musical instrument does Essie Limeway sell?

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