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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the novel open?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1932.

2. To whom is Milton writing a letter while Helen and Maudie are out of town?
(a) Peyton.
(b) Maudie.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Helen.

3. What is the name of Helen's brother who was at the Loftis home at the time?
(a) Edward.
(b) Michael.
(c) Harry.
(d) Robert.

4. Where had Peyton been for three months in Milton's flashback?
(a) College.
(b) At camp.
(c) In a psychiatric facility.
(d) Visiting relatives.

5. From whom does Milton get a telegram while Helen is out of town?
(a) Helen.
(b) Edward.
(c) Pookie.
(d) Peyton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose words are italicized in the book?

2. Who had bound and gagged Maudie?

3. What is the topic of the meeting between Helen and Dolly?

4. Where is Peyton living after leaving college?

5. What is the name of the tearoom where Helen meets Dolly Bonner?

(see the answer key)

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