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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Julia, Little Lloyd and Deputy Bates drive to the location in #53?

2. Why does Julia spend a sleepless night?

3. What is weighing on Julia's mind as she spends an afternoon at home?

4. How long had Julia been married to her husband?

5. Who is Binkie Enloe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What element of foreshadowing does the author insert into the barbershop scene?

5. Why is Julia anxious to speak to Pastor Ledbetter about her situation and how does he disappoint her?

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

7. Who is Sam Murdoch and why does Julia place so much trust in him?

8. What unnerves Julia when she goes out for a drive?

9. Why does Julia think that her house was ransacked?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal is an important theme in MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Sam Murdoch. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Sam?

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