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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Laurel believe her father will be buried?
(a) Beside her mother.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) In New Orleans.
(d) In the new section of the cemetery.

2. Why does Fay's mother pity Laurel?
(a) She feels bad that Laurel is now an orphan.
(b) She knows Laurel is a widow and worries her father's death has brought back too many memories.
(c) She knows Laurel dislikes Fay.
(d) She believes no one is there to support and comfort Laurel.

3. What does Laurel do after the nurse tells her about Fay's abuse toward Judge?
(a) Laurel goes into Judge's room.
(b) Laurel fires the nurse.
(c) Laurel calls Dr. Courtland.
(d) Laurel callst he police.

4. Where did the paint come from?
(a) From a painting that did not dry properly.
(b) Fay's fingernail polish.
(c) Judge's model airplanes.
(d) From a remodeling job completed the year before.

5. Who does Dr. Courtland call to meet Fay and Laurel in Mississippi?
(a) His sister, Miss Adele.
(b) Major Bullock, Judge's good friend.
(c) The bridesmaids, Laurel's close friends.
(d) Missouri, Judge's maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often did Laurel's mother write to Judge?

2. What does Laurel hope to find in Judge's library besides her mother's letters?

3. What does the nurse tell Laurel about Fay when she arrives?

4. What does the absence of the letters symbolize to Laurel?

5. What does the pain symbolize to Laurel?

(see the answer key)

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