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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the literary technique used when portraying Helen as restrained on the day of her daughter's funeral when the person in #100 has an emotional outburst?
(a) Irony.
(b) Simile.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Metaphor.

2. Why does Peyton tell Harry that she married him?
(a) She wanted his money.
(b) She needed him.
(c) She respected him.
(d) She thought he was handsome.

3. What is Helen doing when Carey arrives at her house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Putting on her makeup.
(c) Making coffee.
(d) Taking a shower.

4. Why does Milton ask Dolly to accompany him to the train station?
(a) She had offered to drive.
(b) Helen wouldn't go.
(c) He can't manage his grief without her.
(d) She is good in a crisis.

5. What is Peyton's husband's religious affiliation?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Baptist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Carey Carr?

2. Helen's demeanor is always ______________.

3. What is Maudie's condition that keeps her mother preoccupied with her?

4. Where is the train at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. What did Helen call the person in #48?

(see the answer key)

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