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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the funeral party stop at a gas station?
(a) Dolly needs to use a restroom.
(b) The hearse overheats again.
(c) Milton needs something to drink.
(d) The hearse is out of gas.

2. How long has Milton been having an affair with Dolly at this point?
(a) Six years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Ten years.

3. What does Helen admit to Carey on the day they meet?
(a) She wants to commit suicide.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) She hates her daughter, Peyton.
(d) She has had an abortion.

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

5. What does the person in #100 want Helen to do about Milton?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Separate for a little while.
(d) Take him back.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Milton writing a letter while Helen and Maudie are out of town?

2. What was one of the reasons Helen thought Milton would destroy their family?

3. What is the tone of Helen's memories?

4. Why does Peyton leave the family celebration early?

5. What type of relationship did Milton have with his father?

(see the answer key)

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