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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. Why does Peyton leave the family celebration early?
(a) The weather was getting bad.
(b) She and her mother had a fight.
(c) She had to get back for work.
(d) She had to study for exams.

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

3. What does Helen admit to Carey on the day they meet?
(a) She wants to commit suicide.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) She has had an abortion.
(d) She hates her daughter, Peyton.

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

5. What does Milton do while Peyton and Helen argue?
(a) Watches TV.
(b) Tries to separate them.
(c) Calls Dolly.
(d) Goes out for more liquor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Peyton's husband?

2. What type of kiss does Milton give Peyton on her wedding day?

3. Where does Dolly admit to Helen that she had been intimate with Milton?

4. How does Peyton injure Helen before leaving on her honeymoon?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about La Ruth's outburst on the day of Peyton's funeral?

2. Why is Helen so angry with Peyton and Milton on Peyton's wedding day?

3. What does Dick do while Helen and Maudie are out of town and he has the house to himself?

4. What is the nature of the letter Milton writes to Peyton while Helen and Maudie are out of town?

5. How does the author show that Milton has inappropriate feelings for Peyton?

6. What do Carey and Milton talk about while waiting in the roadhouse for the hearse to be repaired?

7. What does Helen do when Dolly calls the Loftis home on Christmas?

8. What is the perception of the Southern wedding guests toward Harry?

9. What does Carey Carr recall about his first meeting with Helen?

10. What is Dolly's response to Helen's accusations and demands at the tearoom?

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