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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the literary technique used when portraying Helen as restrained on the day of her daughter's funeral when the person in #100 has an emotional outburst?
(a) Irony.
(b) Simile.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Metaphor.

2. What is Helen doing when Carey arrives at her house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Making coffee.
(c) Putting on her makeup.
(d) Taking a shower.

3. What is Helen's demeanor as they leave the house for the funeral?
(a) Amused.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Distraught.
(d) Stoic.

4. What is Carey's first impression of Helen?
(a) She is morose.
(b) She is intense.
(c) She is grieving.
(d) She is a joy.

5. What does Harry caution Peyton about on their wedding day?
(a) Talking too much.
(b) Drinking too much.
(c) Being late to her own wedding.
(d) Staying too late.

6. Where does Helen take Maudie in November of 1942?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Paris.
(c) A special school.
(d) New York.

7. How does Peyton injure Helen before leaving on her honeymoon?
(a) Pushes her down the stairs.
(b) Throws a glass at her.
(c) Slaps her face.
(d) Scratches her face and draws blood.

8. Why does Dolly call the Loftis house prior to the celebration in #110?
(a) To invite Milton and Helen for cocktails.
(b) To tell Helen about a library fundraiser.
(c) To tell Milton that she has a Christmas gift for him.
(d) To tell Milton that she has not seen him in quite awhile.

9. What does Carey decide to do to help Helen?
(a) There is nothing he can do.
(b) Recommends couples counseling.
(c) Suggests psychiatric help.
(d) Finds her a job.

10. What did Milton watch during Peyton's wedding?
(a) Peyton's derriere.
(b) Peyton's face.
(c) The candles.
(d) The minister.

11. In what city is Peyton married?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Greensboro.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Port Warwick.

12. What is the message of the telegram Milton receives?
(a) Maddie had baby girl.
(b) Come to Charlottesville right away.
(c) Send money right away.
(d) Tuition due right away.

13. What does Helen tell Carey about Milton?
(a) She hates him.
(b) He has lost another job.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) He is terminally ill.

14. To whom is Milton writing a letter while Helen and Maudie are out of town?
(a) Helen.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Peyton.
(d) Maudie.

15. Where will Helen's brother be going after his visit with her family?
(a) London.
(b) War.
(c) Seminary.
(d) College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carey Carr take Helen to the location in #85?

2. Who has an emotional outburst in Helen's bedroom?

3. What is notable about Peyton on her wedding day?

4. Why does Peyton tell Harry that she married him?

5. Where do Peyton and Harry go on their honeymoon?

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