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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 does Julia react the way she does after reading the will?

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

3. Julia wonders if the doctor is interested in her ____________ or for her money.

4. What does Hazel do to keep Brother Vern away from her?

5. Where does Julia put the second will for safekeeping?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the nature of the visit of Pastor Ledbetter and Dr. Fowler?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Wesley Lloyd and Pastor Ledbetter. Both men had and have influence over Julia but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Wesley Lloyd. What were his physical characteristics? What were his motivations? What were his fears? What were his dreams? What else can you say about Wesley Lloyd?

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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