2. Where was Milton's daughter living when she wrote him the letter that he reads while waiting at the train station?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

3. What did Helen think of Dolly and her ex-husband?
(a) She did not like them.
(b) She hated them.
(c) She thoroughly enjoyed them.
(d) She could take them or leave them.

4. What is Milton Loftis' wife's name?
(a) Daphne.
(b) Audrey.
(c) Helen.
(d) Harriett.

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

6. Where does Dolly find Milton?
(a) A newspaper stand.
(b) A phone booth.
(c) A bar.
(d) A diner.

7. What is the state of the Loftis' marriage?
(a) They have been unhappy for a long time.
(b) They are very happy.
(c) They are divorced.
(d) They are separated.

8. What is the main industry in Port Warwick?
(a) Healthcare.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Automotive.
(d) Shipbuilding.

9. What college did Milton Loftis attend?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Duke University.
(c) University of Virginia.
(d) Princeton University.

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

11. What was the only reason Helen continued to stay with Milton?
(a) She didn't want to leave her home.
(b) Their daughter, Maudie.
(c) She wanted to work it out.
(d) He made good money.

12. What did Peyton always call Dolly?
(a) Doll face.
(b) Aunt Dolly.
(c) My father's mistress.
(d) Dotty.

13. What was one of the reasons Helen thought Milton would destroy their family?
(a) His unemployment.
(b) His drinking problem.
(c) His lack of love for her.
(d) His affairs.

14. What is Helen's most vivid recollection in this chapter?
(a) The day Peyton had her first child.
(b) The day Peyton left for college.
(c) The day she learned that Peyton was dead.
(d) Peyton's Broadway debut.

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