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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurel believe her father would not have wanted an open coffin?
(a) He did not want his friends to remember him in a coffin.
(b) He did not like the way he looked.
(c) An open coffin goes against his religious beliefs.
(d) He did not allow one at his wife's funeral.

2. Who does Fay insist on talking to when they arrive in Mississippi?
(a) Laurel's friends.
(b) The funeral director, Mr. Pitts.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The police chief.

3. How does Judge look after surgery?
(a) Good, he only has a patch on his eye.
(b) Good, he looks like he always has.
(c) Awful, he has bruises and tubes in his arms.
(d) Awful, His head is wrapped in bandages and their are sandbags beside his face.

4. What is the doctor's recommendation?
(a) Wait and see.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Medication.
(d) Surgery immediately.

5. Who makes arrangements for Laurel and Fay's living space and Judge's care?
(a) Fay.
(b) Dr. Courtland.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Laurel.

6. What is Laurel's mood as they wait for the surgery to end?
(a) Angry.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Worried, but upbeat.
(d) Annoyed.

7. Who are the bridesmaids?
(a) Friends of Judge's.
(b) Friends of Fay's.
(c) Friends of Laurel's.
(d) Friends of Miss Adele.

8. What does the nurse tell Laurel and Fay not to do?
(a) Give Judge food.
(b) Make Judge laugh.
(c) Give Judge water.
(d) Jiggle or move Judge.

9. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what traits does Judge display that Laurel finds unusual to him?
(a) Passivity and obedience.
(b) Anger and meanness.
(c) Optimism and happiness.
(d) Impatience and frustration.

10. What surprises Laurel when she sees the coffin?
(a) Fay bought a cheap coffin.
(b) Fay had the coffin lined with peach satin.
(c) Fay had the coffin lined with yellow taffeta.
(d) Fay chose the wrong coffin.

11. What is Fay's mood as they wait for Judge to return from surgery?
(a) She is worried about Judge.
(b) Annoyed that she is in New Orleans but stuck in a hospital room.
(c) She is worried about the cost of the hospital bill.
(d) She is happy Judge is getting the treatment he needs.

12. Who is waiting with Fay at the hospital?
(a) Dr. Courtland.
(b) Major Bullock.
(c) Miss Adele.
(d) Laurel.

13. What does Laurel overhear Fay saying to Judge?
(a) Fay expresses her concern for Judge's health.
(b) Fay complains about the conditions at the Hibiscus.
(c) Fay complains that Judge is taking too long to heal.
(d) Fay is complaining about being stuck in the hospital and not being able to go to carnival.

14. Who attempts to befriend Fay at the Hibiscus Hotel?
(a) Judge.
(b) Dr. Courtland.
(c) Miss Adele.
(d) Laurel.

15. How does Fay react to Dr. Courtland's orders regarding Judge's after surgery care?
(a) Fay is happy to take care of her husband.
(b) Fay is annoyed by the amount of care Judge will need.
(c) Fay is angry with Laurel for taking over the arrangements.
(d) Fay is worried about the medical bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Laurel put Miss Adele's gift?

2. What is Judge's prognosis after surgery?

3. What does Dr. Courtland say about Judge's eye three weeks after the surgery?

4. What does Laurel hear when she approaches the Judge's room the night he dies?

5. Why is Fay unhappy with Judge's circumstances?

(see the answer keys)

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