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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laurel hope to find in Judge's library besides her mother's letters?
(a) The will.
(b) Anything that would explain her father more clearly to her.
(c) Speeches he wrote when he was mayor.
(d) Proof that he was her father.

2. Why can Judge not be moved?
(a) Movement could cause death.
(b) Movement could cause a stroke.
(c) Movement could dislodge the repaired retina.
(d) Movement could make him blind.

3. Why is Laurel concerned about her father?
(a) Laurel thinks he is being abused.
(b) Judge normally does not admit to concerns for his personal health.
(c) Judge has been sick for a long time.
(d) Laurel is a worrier who is always concerned about her loved ones.

4. Who meets the train when Fay and Laurel arrive back in Mississippi?
(a) The bridesmaids, Major Bullock, and Miss Adele.
(b) The whole town.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The police chief.

5. What is unusual about Judge's behavior during his recovery?
(a) He never asks about his eye.
(b) He talks incessantly.
(c) He refuses to eat.
(d) He watches television constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fay's mother pity Laurel?

2. Where does Laurel believe her home is?

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

4. What does Fay say when Laurel tells her to get up?

5. What was Fay's job when she met Judge?

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