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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. What does Julia tell Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler about their activities?
(a) They have swayed her opinion.
(b) They have her best interests in mind.
(c) They tried to take advantage of her.
(d) She trusts them implicitly.

2. Julia wonders if the doctor is interested in her ____________ or for her money.
(a) as a spiritual guide.
(b) as a politician.
(c) as a congregant.
(d) as a woman.

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

4. Why can Brother Vern not collect on any reward?
(a) It was given to Lillian.
(b) He is going to prison.
(c) There has been no kidnapping.
(d) Julia has withdrawn it.

5. Who becomes a couple by the end of the novel?
(a) Binkie and Deputy Bates.
(b) Julia and Sam.
(c) Sam and Lillian.
(d) Deputy Bates and Hazel.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Little Lloyd give the envelope his father gave him the night he died?

2. Julia finds Little Lloyd in the pantry gathering up _____________.

3. What program do Julia and Lillian watch that evening?

4. Who does Julia say she is looking for on the phone calls?

5. Julia entertains the thought that ________________ may have made some type of deal with Brother Vern.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sam and Binkie tell Julia about her competency status?

2. What are the plans that Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler have in mind for Julia?

3. What is Pastor Ledbetter's diagnosis of Julia and what does he recommend?

4. Why does Julia offer a reward at Brother Vern's request?

5. What does Little Lloyd say that Brother Vern is after?

6. Why is Julia reluctant to firmly stand up to Ledbetter and Fowler?

7. How do Ledbetter and Fowler try to capitalize on the confusion in Julia's home to force their objective?

8. What conclusion does Julia come to regarding Ledbetter and Fowler's intentions?

9. Does Julia think that Sam would be able to keep her secret about the new will?

10. What is the purpose of Detective Peavey's visit to Julia's house?

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