Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Fannie Flagg
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 150 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Fannie Flagg
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 150 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is the name of Ruth's fiance?
(a) Lars.
(b) Harry.
(c) Frank.
(d) Peter.

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

3. What is the one object Wilbur remembers to save from his garage while it burns down?
(a) His car.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) His fishing pole.
(d) His saw.

4. What does Idgie Threadgoode claim to have found inside a hen's egg?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) A ten dollar bill.
(c) A ruby necklace.
(d) An engagement ring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade does Idgie Threadgoode open the Whistle Stop Cafe?

2. How does Idgie's mother feel about Idgie's relationship with Ruth?

3. What beverage does Idgie give Smokey to drink when she sees his hands shaking?

4. Which of the following characters owns a dog with only three legs?

5. What is the name of the theater in Whistle Stop where live bands play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unique about Dot Weems' business practices and journalistic style?

2. How does Buddy Threadgoode die?

3. Why does Stump turn down Peggy's invitation to attend the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance?

4. What outrageous story does Idgie tell Ninny about how her uncle died?

5. What reason does Ninny give to Evelyn about why Smokey stayed in town so long?

6. How does Idgie respond when the detectives come to town searching for Frank Bennett?

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

8. What practical joke does Idgie play on townsfolk that lead people to believe she may have killed a man?

9. Where is Frank Bennett's body discovered?

10. How does Evelyn feel about the prospect of selling cosmetics door-to-door?

(see the answer keys)

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