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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Idgie's mother feel about Idgie's relationship with Ruth?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is supportive.
(c) She does not approve.
(d) She does not know about it.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men was NOT present on the day Ruth escaped from Frank?

2. What part of a man's face is accidentally blown off when he bites down onto a blasting cap?

3. What is Mr. Limeway's nickname?

4. Why does Vesta run over her gardener?

5. Which of the following places is NOT somewhere Smokey worked before becoming homeless.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Evelyn while shopping at the local Piggly Wiggly that plummets her new-found self-confidence?

2. Why does Idgie drive to Georgia? What does she find out about Ruth during that trip?

3. What is "The Complete Woman"?

4. Where does Idgie go when Ruth leaves town?

5. How does Artis Peavy die?

6. What leaves Vesta heartbroken at the nursing home in 1986?

7. How does the town of Whistle Stop respond when the police arrest Idgie for Frank's murder?

8. What pleasant memories does Ninny have about her childhood growing up around trains?

9. How does Jasper Peavy know his best days are over with?

10. How does Naughty Bird's view of herself change after Le Roy leaves her?

(see the answer keys)

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