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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Dolly give Helen for Milton's interest in Dolly?
(a) She is prettier than Helen.
(b) She is more generous than Helen.
(c) She is smarter than Helen.
(d) She is more loving than Helen.

2. How long have Carey and Helen been friends?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six years.

3. Who does Helen hold solely responsible for Maudie's death?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Peyton.
(c) Milton.
(d) La Ruth.

4. Where do Carey and Helen meet the hearse on the way to the cemetery?
(a) A gas station.
(b) A roadside rest.
(c) A bar.
(d) A convenience store.

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

6. Where does Milton go with the person in #126?
(a) Country club.
(b) Fraternity house party.
(c) Bar hopping.
(d) Basketball game.

7. Why does Helen take Maudie on the trip in #118?
(a) They are going sightseeing.
(b) She has been having leg pain.
(c) They are going on a shopping trip.
(d) They are going to the beach.

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

9. Who has an emotional outburst in Helen's bedroom?
(a) Helen.
(b) La Ruth.
(c) Maudie.
(d) Milton.

10. What flashback does Milton have while stopped at the gas station?
(a) Christmas 1941.
(b) Thanksgiving 1942.
(c) Christmas 1960.
(d) Fourth of July 1945.

11. Helen does not seek out Carey for spiritual solace but ______________________.
(a) To gossip about other church members.
(b) To validate her hatred.
(c) To get financial advice.
(d) To organize bake sales.

12. Who is the boyfriend Peyton brings home from college?
(a) James Hall.
(b) Clarence Harless.
(c) Roger McMiller.
(d) Dick Cartwright.

13. Why is Helen angry at Milton and Peyton when they arrive at the hospital?
(a) They are both drunk.
(b) They didn't bring a gift for Maudie.
(c) They are too noisy.
(d) They didn't bring Helen's overnight bag.

14. Helen views Peyton and Milton as _____________________.
(a) More social than she.
(b) Highly creative people.
(c) Co-conspirators in the destruction of their family.
(d) Best friends.

15. Where does Carey Carr take Helen at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Ladies luncheon.
(b) School Board meeting.
(c) The funeral home.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the tearoom where Helen meets Dolly Bonner?

2. What is Carey's first impression of Helen?

3. What is the message of the telegram Milton receives?

4. Helen's demeanor is always ______________.

5. What does Helen reveal to Carey at Peyton's wedding?

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