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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. Who does Julia say she is looking for on the phone calls?

2. Where are Julia and Dr. Fowler as she leans in toward him in response to his flirtations?

3. Why can Brother Vern not collect on any reward?

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

5. What is Julia's reaction when she reads the new will?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Julia affected by Hazel's news that she and Little Lloyd will be leaving?

2. How does Julia try to find Brother Vern?

3. What is the embarrassing scenario which causes Julia to faint in the bridal chapel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Create a character study of Brother Vern. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Vern?

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