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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. Why did Wesley Lloyd marry Julia?
(a) He fell in love with her the moment he saw her.
(b) She would support his reputation.
(c) They were really good friends.
(d) She was the most beautiful girl he ever saw.

2. How long had Julia been married to her husband?
(a) 32 years.
(b) 51 years.
(c) 44 years.
(d) 60 years.

3. Who is Pastor Ledbetter's secretary?
(a) Martha Evans.
(b) Norma Cantrell.
(c) Susan Fiely.
(d) Alice Redmond.

4. What does Julia claim ignorance about?
(a) First Aid training.
(b) Her husband's infidelity.
(c) Buying antiques.
(d) Gourmet cooking.

5. Who is Larry Ledbetter?
(a) Sam's brother-in-law.
(b) Julia's brother.
(c) Lillian's husband.
(d) Julia's minister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lillian able to do that Julia is not?

2. Who had beaten Hazel after Brother Vern took her back to her house?

3. What news makes Hazel especially upset?

4. What is one reason Julia would like to see Little Lloyd leave?

5. Why has Hazel been beaten?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Julia learn about her husband's wealth and her inheritance?

2. What is Julia's first response after the boy is left at her house and why does she change her mind?

3. What is Julia's response when Lillian tells her about the rumors around town?

4. Why does Julia feel she cannot talk to Pastor Ledbetter about all the problems that have cropped up in her life recently?

5. How does Julia know that the whole town will soon know her business after she has had a visit from LuAnne Conover?

6. What was the nature of the relationship between Julia and Wesley Lloyd and why did he choose her for his wife?

7. How is Julia selfless in the ways that she helps Hazel and Little Lloyd?

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

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

10. What do Julia, Detective Bates and Little Lloyd discover when they enter Hazel Puckett's house?

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