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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 do Hazel and Little Lloyd live?

2. What are Brother Vern's demands in Julia's house?

3. Julia wonders if the doctor is interested in her ____________ or for her money.

4. What disorder does Pastor Ledbetter tell Julia that she suffers from?

5. How does Julia react to the final disposition of the will?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the rescue of Little Lloyd from the broadcast station in Spartanburg.

2. When does Julia realize that she did not know her husband at all?

3. How do the women finally determine that Brother Vern is up to no good?

4. How does Julia try to find Brother Vern?

5. What does Sam announce about the will to the assembled group?

6. What do Sam and Binkie share about the will after Pastor Ledbetter, Dr. Fowler and Brother Vern have left?

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

8. What is the item that Little Lloyd entrusted to Julia and how does she react to it?

9. How does the visit from Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler foreshadow more trouble for Julia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the atypical family in MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family unit to most Southern families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Ross is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them, and identify the technique which they embody.

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