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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?
(a) His college days.
(b) His proposal of marriage.
(c) His pleas for reconciliation.
(d) His becoming a father for the first time.

2. What did Peyton always call Dolly?
(a) Aunt Dolly.
(b) Dotty.
(c) Doll face.
(d) My father's mistress.

3. What is Helen's most vivid recollection in this chapter?
(a) The day Peyton left for college.
(b) The day Peyton had her first child.
(c) The day she learned that Peyton was dead.
(d) Peyton's Broadway debut.

4. What college did Milton Loftis attend?
(a) Princeton University.
(b) University of Virginia.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) Duke University.

5. What is the tone of Helen's memories?
(a) Somber.
(b) Erratic.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Joyful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. La Farge's son?

2. What was the only reason Helen continued to stay with Milton?

3. Who becomes hysterical when Maudie is found bound and gagged?

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

5. Where does the Loftis family live?

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