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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. What does Leonard Conover talk to Julia about?

2. What program is associated with Brother Vern?

3. Julia tells the person in #94 that she will be using her home __________________.

4. How is Brother Vern related to Hazel Puckett?

5. Where does Julia take Little Lloyd the morning after the break-in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the irony of Little Lloyd coming into Julia's life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Julia and Pastor Ledbetter. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Julia learn about taking control of her life due to her experiences with Pastor Ledbetter?

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