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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Helen hold solely responsible for Maudie's death?
(a) Peyton.
(b) Milton.
(c) Dolly.
(d) La Ruth.

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

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

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

5. Why did Milton feel such a sense of shame?
(a) Because he had multiple affairs.
(b) Because he was fired.
(c) Because he had two failed businesses.
(d) Because his marriage was a fiasco.

Short Answer Questions

1. On whose money was Milton essentially living?

2. How does Helen react when the person in #48 apologizes?

3. Where do Peyton and Harry go on their honeymoon?

4. What are Milton's feelings about his marriage to Helen?

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

(see the answer key)

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