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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of beans does Sipsey grow in the Victory Garden?
(a) Butter beans.
(b) Wax beans.
(c) Green beans.
(d) Lima beans.

2. Which of the following characters is the true Railroad Bill?
(a) Stump.
(b) Artis.
(c) Big George.
(d) Idgie.

3. Where is Artis when he dies?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) At the cafe.
(c) In his mother's house.
(d) In his car.

4. Which of the following buildings has NOT closed in Whistle Stop by the year 1956?
(a) The Public Library.
(b) The Hair Salon.
(c) The Cafe.
(d) The Post Office.

5. How many months does Naughty Bird spend blacked-out drunk after her daughter is born?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

6. Which of the following diet programs does Evelyn join, hoping to lose weight?
(a) Weight Watchers.
(b) Nutrisystem.
(c) South Beach Diet.
(d) Jenny Craig.

7. In which city does Artis live with Electra?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Seattle.

8. Which of the following instruments does Jasper Peavy work hard to purchase?
(a) A piano.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A trombone.
(d) An accordian.

9. What is the name of Evelyn's alter-ego?
(a) Laquesha of Justice.
(b) Donna Defence.
(c) Rita the Retaliator.
(d) Towanda the Avenger.

10. Which of the following characters wishes she had been born black, not white?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Idgie.
(d) Ninny.

11. Who is Ninny buried next to in the cemetery?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Cleo.
(c) Albert
(d) Idgie.

12. Where is Frank Bennett's body found?
(a) In a vacant lot.
(b) In the river.
(c) Beneath the Whistle Stop Cafe.
(d) In the cemetery.

13. Which of the following items is NOT included in the box of belongings Ninny leaves for Evelyn?
(a) The deed to the Threadgoode family home.
(b) Sipsey's recipes.
(c) A letter reminding Evelyn to love her life.
(d) A photograph of a naked woman.

14. How much money does Evelyn give to Geneene to take care of Ninny while she's away?
(a) $50.
(b) $150.
(c) $200.
(d) $100.

15. How did the town of Whistle Stop respond when Mother Threadgoode died?
(a) They were confused.
(b) They were apathetic.
(c) They were excited.
(d) They were grieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Walter think WWII will last?

2. What does Evelyn think is the main reason why men get more respect in society than women?

3. Which of the following residents is keeping the entire nursing home awake at night, while making loud phone calls to the President?

4. What is Clarissa buying on the day she watches her uncle being arrested and dragged from the shopping center?

5. Which of the following family members is embarrassed to be seen in public with Jasper Peavy?

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