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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only reason Helen continued to stay with Milton?
(a) He made good money.
(b) She didn't want to leave her home.
(c) She wanted to work it out.
(d) Their daughter, Maudie.

2. Where does the Loftis family live?
(a) Port Warwick, Virginia.
(b) San Diego, California.
(c) Greensboro, North Carolina.
(d) Savannah, Georgia.

3. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Barclay.
(b) Arnie.
(c) Milton.
(d) Maude.

4. The body is being transported from the train station to ___________________.
(a) The crematorium.
(b) The funeral home.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) The church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Dolly now irritates Milton?

2. Who is the funeral director's assistant?

3. How did Dolly feel about Peyton?

4. Where are Milton, Dolly and Ella going in a limousine?

5. On whose money was Milton essentially living?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Dolly rides in the limousine on the way to the cemetery, what are her thoughts about her relationship with Milton?

2. How does Helen feel about Dolly and her husband and when does she know there is something going on between Dolly and Milton?

3. Describe the activity surrounding Daddy Faith.

4. What are some of Helen's recollections in Chapter 1?

5. How does the author provide more in-depth information about Milton and Helen's marriage?

6. What did Peyton and Buster do to Maudie that ends in Helen's slapping Peyton in front of people?

7. What is significant about the letter that Milton reads while waiting for the train?

8. For what reasons do Helen and Milton blame each other for their collapsing marriage?

9. Describe Dolly's feelings about Peyton.

10. What is the role of the country club for the Loftis family's dysfunctions?

(see the answer keys)

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