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

2. Who is Lillian?

3. When Brother Vern took Hazel home, who was emptying it of its contents?

4. Julia surmises that Hazel'a house was ransacked because the men were looking for _______________.

5. What type of haircut does Julia tell the barber to give Little Lloyd?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Binkie Enloe and why does Sam encourage Julia to call her?

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

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

7. What mixed feelings does Julia have when Brother Vern arrives to take Little Lloyd?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Julia. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Julia?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of betrayal Why does it have such a prevalent place in Julia's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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