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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 did Milton watch during Peyton's wedding?

2. Where is Dolly's ex-husband living at this time?

3. What is the name of Helen's brother who was at the Loftis home at the time?

4. What is the message of the telegram Milton receives?

5. Who does Helen hold solely responsible for Maudie's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trip do Helen and Maudie take in November of 1942?

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

3. What news does Helen have about Maudie and why is she so angry at Milton and Peyton when they finally return to the hospital?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Milton, Helen and Dolly. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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

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