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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of relationship did Milton have with his father?
(a) Congenial.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Loving.
(d) Tense.

2. How does Peyton injure Helen before leaving on her honeymoon?
(a) Scratches her face and draws blood.
(b) Slaps her face.
(c) Pushes her down the stairs.
(d) Throws a glass at her.

3. What is the tone of Helen's memories?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Somber.
(c) Erratic.
(d) Hopeful.

4. Who was Milton's favorite child?
(a) Peyton.
(b) Grant.
(c) Connor.
(d) Maude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom has Milton been having an affair for many years?

2. Where does Carey Carr take Helen at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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

4. What does Carey try to talk to Milton about in the roadhouse?

5. What is the primary relationship in LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS?

(see the answer key)

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