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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Peyton's interest in men?
(a) She wants to be in love.
(b) Where they are going to college.
(c) She wants to lose her virginity.
(d) What they are able to give her.

2. On whom did Milton continually lavish attention?
(a) Ellea.
(b) Helen.
(c) Peyton.
(d) Maudie.

3. What was Dolly's ex-husband's nickname?
(a) Killer.
(b) Bud.
(c) Champ.
(d) Pookie.

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

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

6. What did Helen call the person in #48?
(a) A witch.
(b) A scourge.
(c) A devil.
(d) An embarrassment.

7. Who is Dolly's son?
(a) Blow.
(b) Boomer.
(c) Buster.
(d) Bimmy.

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

9. Who is the funeral director's assistant?
(a) Barclay.
(b) Billings.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Bowman.

10. What does Helen recall in this chapter?
(a) Peyton's days as a youngster.
(b) Peyton's bad marriage.
(c) Peyton's wedding day.
(d) Peyton's college days.

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

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

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

14. Who comforts Peyton when her parents fight at the party?
(a) Seth.
(b) Clay.
(c) Skip.
(d) Charlie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?

2. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?

3. What does Helen wish she could tell Mrs. LaFarge?

4. What did Milton learn to do in college?

5. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?

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