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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?
(a) His college days.
(b) His pleas for reconciliation.
(c) His proposal of marriage.
(d) His becoming a father for the first time.

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

3. Why did Peyton go to the city mentioned in #70?
(a) To become a dancer.
(b) To study art.
(c) To get into advertising.
(d) To become an actor.

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

5. What position did Helen adopt in life?
(a) Martyr.
(b) Visionary.
(c) Heroine.
(d) Helpmate.

6. What is Peyton unable to do in relationships?
(a) Reciprocate.
(b) Love.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Forgive.

7. How many years have Milton and Helen been separated?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

8. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?
(a) A patch of grey hair.
(b) One ear is lower than the other one.
(c) A slight limp.
(d) One blue eye and one green eye.

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

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

11. Who was Dolly's ex-husband?
(a) Steven.
(b) Sam.
(c) Sclater.
(d) Seth.

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

13. Where is Peyton living after leaving college?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.

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

15. How did Dolly always think of Peyton?
(a) Spoiled.
(b) Witty.
(c) Gracious.
(d) Charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose face did Helen slap after Maudie was found bound and gagged?

2. Why does Helen get mad at Milton at the birthday party?

3. How can Dolly best be characterized?

4. What is Maudie's condition that keeps her mother preoccupied with her?

5. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.

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