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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Williams, what was Danny's demeanor on the night of the murder?
(a) Calm and collected
(b) Sleepy and lethargic
(c) Volatile and angry
(d) Confused and dazed

2. Of what does Mandy accuse Joe Odom?
(a) Abuse
(b) Forgery
(c) Adultery
(d) Murder

3. On what day is Savannah's most famous parade held?
(a) Fourth of July
(b) St. Patrick's Day
(c) Christmas Eve
(d) Easter

4. Why does Minerva get angry at Danny's grave?
(a) She hears Danny laughing at her
(b) She forgot to bring all the herbs she needs
(c) Williams will not stop talking
(d) Her lantern keeps blowing out

5. What is the nature of the call for a new trial?
(a) A police report had pertinent information whited out
(b) The crime scene was contaminated
(c) New evidence has come to light
(d) One of the jurors lied about his relationship with Williams

6. What does the author say that Savannah has little of?
(a) Long-term vision
(b) Historic preservation
(c) Nightlife
(d) Technology companies

7. What makes the narrator real in the end?
(a) His published resume
(b) A picture at the end of the chapter
(c) His opinions of Savannah
(d) His published e-mail address

8. Who works the party in a maid's uniform?
(a) Mandy
(b) Chablis
(c) Mrs. Williams
(d) Minverva

9. What is Williams assured of?
(a) He will get another trial
(b) He will not be put in with the general population at the jail
(c) He will not be transferred to the state penitentiary immediately
(d) He will be released soon

10. Who is Williams' new attorney?
(a) Sonny Seiler
(b) John MacKenzie
(c) Clayton Boudoin
(d) Harry Shaw

11. Who moves into Mercer House while Williams is in jail?
(a) Mrs. Williams
(b) Minerva
(c) Danny Hansford's mother
(d) Chablis

12. Who is the black woman Joe hires to give tours of the house?
(a) Emma
(b) Chablis
(c) Minerva
(d) Gloria

13. Who is the nurse that Sonny Seiler calls to testify at the third trial?
(a) Audra Morton
(b) Marilyn Case
(c) Judy Everson
(d) Mary Campbell

14. What does Williams plan for his mother from his jail cell?
(a) A Christmas party
(b) A birthday party
(c) A ladies luncheon
(d) A homecoming party

15. What does Mrs. Williams do every week in anticipation of her son's release?
(a) Cooks his favorite meal
(b) Changes the bedding
(c) Plans a party
(d) Bakes a cake

Short Answer Questions

1. How is homosexuality perceived in Savannah?

2. How much does Joe make from the tours each week?

3. What does the answer to #142 do to embarrass the narrator?

4. What does Williams do from jail?

5. What plant does Minerva need to counteract Danny's work against Williams?

(see the answer keys)

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