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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. What is the name of the tearoom where Helen meets Dolly Bonner?

2. Where does Milton go with the person in #126?

3. What flashback does Milton have while stopped at the gas station?

4. What is notable about Peyton on her wedding day?

5. What does Helen tell Carey about Milton?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Peyton and Harry's first night as a married couple mirror Milton and Helen's marriage?

7. Who does Helen blame for Maudie's death?

8. What does Milton do to embarrass himself at the university football game?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hate takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1940s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the novel LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS? Cite an example to support your answer.

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