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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 is Julia's behavior toward Pastor Ledbetter and his friend?

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

3. Why does Binkie Enloe arrive at Julia's house?

4. What suggestion does Pastor Ledbetter have for Julia?

5. How much money does Julia give Lillian for the donation to get into the building?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sam and Binkie tell Julia about her competency status?

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

3. How is Julia treated by Dr. Fowler as she shows him around the church?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is an important theme in MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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