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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had bound and gagged Maudie?
(a) Pamela and Bulldog.
(b) Peyton and Boomer.
(c) Patricia and Buster.
(d) Peyton and Buster.

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

3. Why does Milton ask Dolly to accompany him to the train station?
(a) He can't manage his grief without her.
(b) She had offered to drive.
(c) She is good in a crisis.
(d) Helen wouldn't go.

4. Where is the train at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) It is at the station.
(b) It has not left its departure station.
(c) It has come and gone.
(d) It is stalled two miles from the station.

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

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

7. What do Milton and Helen argue about at Peyton's party?
(a) The cake does not arrive.
(b) Milton's friends get drunk and obnoxious.
(c) Milton spends too much on the band.
(d) Milton gives Peyton whiskey.

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

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

10. Who is Mrs. La Farge's son?
(a) Evan.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Charles.

11. Why did Helen think Milton invited the Bonners to their home so often?
(a) He was attracted to Dolly.
(b) He wanted to irritate Helen.
(c) He was desperate for some laughter in the house.
(d) He wanted Mr. Bonner's business.

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

13. Where are Milton and Dolly as they talk over drinks?
(a) A bar.
(b) A cookout.
(c) A fundraiser.
(d) The country club.

14. Where had Peyton gone to college?
(a) Duke University.
(b) University of Virginia.
(c) Emory University.
(d) Harvard University.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dolly realize about why Milton asked her to go to the train station with him?

2. What about Dolly now irritates Milton?

3. How did Dolly feel about Peyton?

4. When the narrative shifts to Peyton's birthday, what year is it?

5. What position did Helen adopt in life?

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