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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had beaten Hazel after Brother Vern took her back to her house?
(a) Brother Vern.
(b) Her cousins.
(c) Mafia goons.
(d) Intruders.

2. What does Lillian tell Julia about her husband's affair?
(a) Julia must have known about it.
(b) Only a couple people knew about it.
(c) Everyone will be shocked to hear about it.
(d) There have been rumors around town for years.

3. Where do Julia, Little Lloyd and Deputy Bates drive to?
(a) Perry.
(b) Raleigh.
(c) Abbeville.
(d) Benson's Gap.

4. What shocks Julia about her visit with Pastor Ledbetter?
(a) He tells her he is resigning his position.
(b) He breaks down in tears in front of her.
(c) He had known about Wesley Lloyd's adultery and excused it.
(d) They are repeatedly interrupted by phone calls.

5. What does Lillian tell Julia about Little Lloyd when she sees his bag?
(a) They will never see him again.
(b) He may call Julia someday.
(c) He intends to come back.
(d) Hazel can have his bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What person accompanies the person in #6?

2. Who does Julia see when she runs her errand?

3. Where does Sam want to take Julia to get her mind off of matters?

4. How old is Julia Springer?

5. What is Brother Vern's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam advise Julia to do in order to check on Little Lloyd?

2. What is Lillian's perspective on why Little Lloyd left his bag of possessions at Julia's house?

3. Describe the events that happened to Hazel after she and Brother Vern dropped Little Lloyd at Julia's house.

4. Why does Julia not know how to deal with any romantic overtures from Sam?

5. How recently has Julia Springer been widowed and what is she doing as the novel begins?

6. In what way does Julia begin to speak her mind after church one Sunday?

7. What proof does Hazel have of her son's father and why does she leave him with Julia?

8. What startles Julia about the vehicle Brother Vern is driving and another one driving by her house?

9. Who is Brother Vern and how does Julia encounter him?

10. What advice does Binkie Enloe give to Julia regarding any lawsuits filed?

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