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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 Hazel do to keep Brother Vern away from her?

2. What do Julia and Lillian decide to tell Binkie and Deputy Bates?

3. With whom does Julia begin to spend more time by the end of the novel?

4. What is in the envelope that Little Lloyd gives to Julia?

5. Little Lloyd tells the women that Brother Vern insisted that Hazel had __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the comedic drive to the broadcast station in Spartanburg.

2. What is the nature of the visit of Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler?

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

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

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

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 options does Julia consider regarding the new will?

9. Why does Julia unbutton her dress and what is the reaction of the people gathered in her home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Julia's life. Will Hazel and Little Lloyd still be present in her life? What kind of child is Little Lloyd? What role does Sam play in Julia's life? Explain.

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