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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Julia unbutton her dress?
(a) To make room for a necklace.
(b) To show a scar.
(c) It is too hot in the room.
(d) To retrieve the will.

2. Where do Hazel and Little Lloyd live?
(a) In Julia's house.
(b) At Hazel's mother's house.
(c) In their former house.
(d) In a new house.

3. Why has the person in #133 come to Julia's house?
(a) To beat her up.
(b) To ask for a donation.
(c) To discuss a kidnapping.
(d) To take her to dinner.

4. Why does Julia react the way she does after reading the will?
(a) Her husband thought so little of her.
(b) She must give all the money to an orphanage.
(c) She can now give more money to the church.
(d) She can buy a house in France.

5. What is Dr. Fowler's recommendation for Julia?
(a) Therapy.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Join some clubs.
(d) Get a job.

6. Why does Julia meet with Dr. Fowler?
(a) For a therapy session.
(b) For an annual check-up.
(c) To show him around town.
(d) To get financial advice.

7. According to Binkie, members of Julia's church have called to say they think Julia is _______________.
(a) managing her grief with dignity.
(b) a generous fundraiser.
(c) growing confused.
(d) a pillar of the community.

8. What type of facility does Dr. Fowler operate?
(a) A physical therapy clinic.
(b) A home for the aged.
(c) A psychiatric practice.
(d) A surgical practice.

9. Who arrives at Julia's home in Chapter 23?
(a) Detective Peavey.
(b) Pastor Ledbetter.
(c) Brother Vern.
(d) Sheriff Gillis.

10. What is the doctor's demeanor toward Julia?
(a) Evasive.
(b) Demeaning.
(c) Flattering.
(d) Arrogant.

11. Which of the following is NOT an element of Brother Vern's program?
(a) Poetry readings.
(b) Singing.
(c) Asking for money.
(d) Preaching.

12. Why is Lillian crying in Julia's house?
(a) She watched a sad movie.
(b) She hears about the death of a friend.
(c) She thinks she will be arrested for kidnapping.
(d) She cut her hand.

13. Why is Lillian afraid she will go to jail?
(a) She didn't pay her taxes.
(b) She took Little Lloyd.
(c) She stole from a 7-11.
(d) She had a DUI.

14. Why do the women make a stop by the side of the road?
(a) They are arguing.
(b) They get a flat tire.
(c) They need to read a map.
(d) So Hazel can relieve herself.

15. Little Lloyd tells Julia that ______________ and Brother Vern were not friends.
(a) Wesley Lloyd.
(b) Deputy Bates.
(c) Sam Murdoch.
(d) Hazel Puckett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julia's reaction when she reads the new will?

2. What suggestion does Pastor Ledbetter have for Julia?

3. Where does Julia meet Dr. Fowler?

4. What does Hazel do to keep Brother Vern away from her?

5. Who becomes a couple by the end of the novel?

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