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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. Why do the women make a stop by the side of the road?

2. Which of the following is NOT an element of Brother Vern's program?

3. What is one option Julia does NOT consider after reading the will?

4. What does Julia do in her embarrassment over the situation with Dr. Fowler?

5. What does Julia tell Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler about their activities?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the chaos in Julia's house with all the characters assembled with various agendas.

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

6. Does Julia think that Sam would be able to keep her secret about the new will?

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

8. What are the plans that Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler have in mind for Julia?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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