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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where is the train at the beginning of Chapter 2?
2. Where does the Loftis family live?
3. Why did Helen think Milton invited the Bonners to their home so often?
4. With whom has Milton been having an affair for many years?
5. Who was Dolly's ex-husband?
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. Describe Peyton's interactions with men and what value they have for her.
3. What is the role of the country club for the Loftis family's dysfunctions?
4. Where does Dolly find Milton when the train arrives at the station?
5. What is significant about the letter that Milton reads while waiting for the train?
6. What are some of the things Milton remembers as he waits for the train bearing Peyton's body?
7. Describe Dolly's feelings about Peyton.
8. How does LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS begin?
9. Explain the narrative structure of LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS.
10. How does the narrator address the reader and how is setting established in the novel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Milton. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?
Essay Topic 2
There is much symbolism in this story regarding the alarm clock. What does the alarm clock symbolize for the story? What does it symbolize for Peyton in particular? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the ongoing conflict between Helen and Peyton. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate? Is it really possible for a mother and daughter to hate each other to the degree that Helen and Peyton seem to hate? Explain.
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