View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to maintain order in Julia's house with all the people there?

2. Who bursts in to interrupt Dr. Fowler and Julia?

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

4. To whom does Little Lloyd give the envelope his father gave him the night he died?

5. What does Julia realize is Pastor Ledbetter's motive?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Pastor Ledbetter's diagnosis of Julia and what does he recommend?

5. What options does Julia consider regarding the new will?

6. To whom does Little Lloyd entrust the item that his father gave to him on the night that he died?

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

8. Why is Julia reluctant to firmly stand up to Ledbetter and Fowler?

9. What shocks Julia, Lillian and Hazel as they watch Brother Vern's broadcast?

10. Why does Julia offer a reward at Brother Vern's request?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 975 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample