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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 does Helen reveal to Carey at Peyton's wedding?
(a) Her pride in Peyton.
(b) Her hatred of Peyton.
(c) Her doubts about Peyton's marriage.
(d) Her mistrust of Harry.

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

3. Where is Dolly's ex-husband living at this time?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Chattanooga.
(c) Greensboro.
(d) Atlanta.

4. What is Carey Carr's profession?
(a) Professor.
(b) Therapist.
(c) Minister.
(d) Lawyer.

5. Who does Milton run into in Charlottesville?
(a) Edward.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Pookie.
(d) An old fraternity buddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helen does not seek out Carey for spiritual solace but ______________________.

2. Who is Carey Carr's wife?

3. Dolly tells Helen that she will carry on with Milton ________________________.

4. Helen views Peyton and Milton as _____________________.

5. What does Harry caution Peyton about on their wedding day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment does Helen make to Carey as they leave for the cemetery which acts as foreshadowing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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