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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. Where do Hazel and Little Lloyd live?

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

3. What is Dr. Fowler's recommendation for Julia?

4. Who is Leonard Conover?

5. How does Hazel view the disposition of the new will?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the item that Little Lloyd entrusted to Julia and how does she react to it?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the atypical family in MISS JULIA SPEAKS HER MIND. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family unit to most Southern families living during this time period?

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

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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