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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Loftis family's cook?
(a) Ella Sizemore.
(b) Elaine Swenson.
(c) Ellen Stachler.
(d) Ella Swan.

2. What is Maudie's condition that keeps her mother preoccupied with her?
(a) She is developmentally delayed.
(b) She is a diabetic.
(c) She has epilepsy.
(d) She has Multiple Sclerosis.

3. Who comforts Peyton when her parents fight at the party?
(a) Seth.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Skip.
(d) Clay.

4. What does Helen recall in this chapter?
(a) Peyton's college days.
(b) Peyton's days as a youngster.
(c) Peyton's wedding day.
(d) Peyton's bad marriage.

5. The body is being transported from the train station to ___________________.
(a) The crematorium.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The church.
(d) The funeral home.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?

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

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

4. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?

5. Who is the protagonist of the story?

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