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

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

3. How long had Helen waited for Milton to return to the hospital?
(a) All day.
(b) A couple of hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Just about an hour.

4. What is Helen's remark as she and Carey leave the house?
(a) Better late than never.
(b) The end is near.
(c) All's fair in love and war.
(d) The early bird gets the worm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carey decide to do to help Helen?

2. Who does Milton run into in Charlottesville?

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

4. Where does Carey Carr take Helen at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. Why does the person in #100 have an emotional outburst?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the nature of Helen's meeting with Dolly at the tearoom?

4. What is the nature of Christmas 1941 in the Loftis household?

5. What is the significance of the characters coming closer to the cemetery?

6. Does Helen seek out Carey for her belief in God or something else?

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

8. What does Milton remember about the Christmas of 1941?

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

10. Why does Carey find it difficult to minister to Helen?

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