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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. In chapter 3, whom does Julia suspect is traveling with Hazel Marie?

2. What is delivered to Julia's home before the trip?

3. After calling for a travel companion, where does Julia take Lloyd?

4. What does Julia secretly place near her bed after returning from the movie theater?

5. In chapter 1, whom does Julia seek for advice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Julia take the motel room's only chair and leave Frank in the bed?

2. Once in Florida, how does Julia find Frank Tuttle?

3. How does Julia conclude that one of her friends must have stolen the jewelry?

4. How does Julia react to the Atlanta traffic?

5. What concern does Lillian express about Julia's melancholy attitude?

6. Why does Julia make Frank ride in the back seat of the car on the way to the airport?

7. What prompted Julia to remove her engagement and wedding rings?

8. What does Julia suspect about Hazel Marie and Mr. Pickens?

9. What is Lillian's concern over Julia's habit of calling Lloyd, "Little Lloyd"?

10. Why do Julia and Frank argue about going to the "cop bar"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia and Frank Tuttle begin a power struggle the moment they meet. What is the source of the conflict? Could it have been avoided? How so? How does their struggle for dominance affect Julia' actions? How does it affect Frank Tuttle's actions?

Essay Topic 2

Lillian appears to be the only member of the family to see Lloyd's nickname as demeaning. Is there any evidence that the nickname offends Lloyd? Why might Lillian be more concerned about the name than Lloyd himself? How might her view of Lloyd's nickname reflect on how she views herself and her station in the house?

Essay Topic 3

Were the questions Julia posed for LuAnne Conover truly offensive or was LuAnne being overly sensitive? What does Julia's conversation with LuAnne say about the value Julia places on her rings versus the value she places on her friends?

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