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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Milton always consider his father to be?
(a) A good guy.
(b) A failure.
(c) A hero.
(d) An everyman.

2. What did Helen think of Dolly and her ex-husband?
(a) She did not like them.
(b) She could take them or leave them.
(c) She thoroughly enjoyed them.
(d) She hated them.

3. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?
(a) Maude.
(b) Marissa.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Maryann.

4. Whose face did Helen slap after Maudie was found bound and gagged?
(a) Peyton's.
(b) Dolly's.
(c) La Ruth's.
(d) Ella's.

5. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.
(a) Charleston.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?

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

3. What is the state of the Loftis' marriage?

4. On whom did Milton continually lavish attention?

5. What was Dolly's ex-husband's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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