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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Casper do to the hearse at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) He trades it in.
(b) He takes it to a mechanic.
(c) He sells it.
(d) He gets it running.

3. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?
(a) She is cunning and manipulative.
(b) There is something mentally wrong with her.
(c) She never loved him.
(d) She is a saint to have put up with him.

4. Where did Milton take Peyton to cheer her up after the altercation with her mother?
(a) The coast.
(b) The movies.
(c) The theme park.
(d) The ice cream shop.

5. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?
(a) One blue eye and one green eye.
(b) One ear is lower than the other one.
(c) A patch of grey hair.
(d) A slight limp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Dolly best be characterized?

2. Whose words are italicized in the book?

3. What did Helen think of Dolly and her ex-husband?

4. Where are Milton, Dolly and Ella going in a limousine?

5. What college did Milton Loftis attend?

(see the answer key)

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