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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ned's mother learn of his death?
(a) Letter.
(b) Visit from Sergeant.
(c) Telegram.
(d) List posted in town.

2. How old was Captain Marsden when he joined the Confederate army?
(a) 24.
(b) 33.
(c) 19.
(d) 13.

3. What name does Lucy call Willie?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Sir Willie.
(c) Wills.
(d) Cap.

4. Who was the nursing home director that Lucy liked?
(a) Larry Winch.
(b) Mike Adderly.
(c) Sam Genovese.
(d) Jay Cannon.

5. To what rank has Will promoted himself in his war stories by the time he is 36?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What notable thing does Will comment on about his friend, Ned?

2. Who is Castalia?

3. What thought did Lucy have on her wedding night?

4. Where did the boy in #9 die?

5. As a school girl, what topic does Lucy choose to write on regarding the Civil War?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role do soap operas play in the nursing home where Lucy lives now?

2. How does the novel begin?

3. How does Ned's mother react when Will visits her to talk about Ned's death?

4. To what does Will attribute Cassie's aloof demeanor?

5. Who was Lady Marsden and what were some of the things she was noted for?

6. Why is Lucy concerned for Will during the family's trip to view Civil War sites?

7. Why is Lucy's wedding night especially difficult for Lucy on two levels?

8. Why does Lucy allow Will to tell his war stories to the children in spite of her objection to them?

9. Why do most of the slaves remain at The Lilacs even after they are freed?

10. How did the slaves treat Lady Marsden after she was burned in the fire at The Lilacs?

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