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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom has Milton been having an affair for many years?
(a) Dorothy Barton.
(b) Dolly Bonner.
(c) Doris Bowman.
(d) Deborah Brackman.

2. When the narrative shifts to Peyton's birthday, what year is it?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1934.

3. How old is Peyton on her birthday in Chapter 3?
(a) 13.
(b) 21.
(c) 19.
(d) 16.

4. What item is mentioned in the letter to Milton?
(a) Hair brush.
(b) Car.
(c) Typewriter.
(d) Alarm clock.

5. Who is the funeral director?
(a) Mr. Casper.
(b) Mr. Collins.
(c) Mr. Gaspar.
(d) Mr. Denning.

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

7. What does Mr. Casper do to the hearse at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) He sells it.
(b) He takes it to a mechanic.
(c) He trades it in.
(d) He gets it running.

8. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?
(a) January.
(b) August.
(c) November.
(d) March.

9. Where is Peyton's birthday party held?
(a) A banquet hall.
(b) The country club.
(c) The Loftis home.
(d) A skating rink.

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

11. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?
(a) She is cunning and manipulative.
(b) There is something mentally wrong with her.
(c) She never loved him.
(d) She is a saint to have put up with him.

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

13. What was Milton's nickname in college?
(a) Frat boy.
(b) Blow.
(c) Left us.
(d) Bud.

14. How can Dolly best be characterized?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Dignified.
(c) Shy.
(d) Flirtatious.

15. Who is Milton Loftis' younger daughter?
(a) Pauline.
(b) Patricia.
(c) Peyton.
(d) Pamela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Milton ask Dolly to accompany him to the train station?

2. Where is the train at the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. Where did Milton take Peyton to cheer her up after the altercation with her mother?

4. Why did Peyton go to the city mentioned in #70?

5. Who is the funeral director's assistant?

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