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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 primary relationship in LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS?
(a) Milton and Peyton.
(b) Peyton and Harry.
(c) Milton and Dolly.
(d) Helen and Milton.

2. Why has the hearse stopped on the way to the cemetery?
(a) It is out of gas.
(b) It has broken down.
(c) It is waiting for a train.
(d) It is at a red light.

3. Carey recalls that after Maudie's death, Helen and Milton ____________________.
(a) Were reconciled.
(b) Were distraught in their grief.
(c) Were inseparable.
(d) Were preparing to divorce.

4. Helen views Peyton and Milton as _____________________.
(a) Co-conspirators in the destruction of their family.
(b) More social than she.
(c) Highly creative people.
(d) Best friends.

5. What is the name of the tearoom where Helen meets Dolly Bonner?
(a) Wonderland Tearoom.
(b) Russian Tearoom.
(c) The Tea Cozy.
(d) Bide-A-Wee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Milton feel such a sense of shame?

2. Who is Milton talking to when Dolly finds him?

3. On whose money was Milton essentially living?

4. What does Milton recall about Dolly?

5. Helen's demeanor is always ______________.

(see the answer key)

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