The Optimist's Daughter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Optimist's Daughter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laurel see in Judge's face after Fay's abuse?
(a) Laurel sees that Judge's eye has been reinjured.
(b) Laurel sees that Judge is angry.
(c) Laurel sees that Judge is in love with Fay.
(d) Laurel sees that Judge is dying.

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

3. Who called Laurel?
(a) Major Bullock.
(b) Miss Adele.
(c) Judge.
(d) Fay.

4. Why does Judge decide to see this particular doctor?
(a) The doctor is located near Judge's home.
(b) The doctor was recommended by a friend.
(c) The doctor is top in his field.
(d) They are old friends.

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

6. What does Dr. Courtland do when he arrives in Judge's room the night Fay abuses Judge?
(a) Dr. Courtland examines Judge and tells Fay to leave.
(b) Dr. Courtland examines Judge and calls the police on Fay.
(c) Dr. Courtland examines Judge and declares him perfectly healthy.
(d) Dr. Courtland examines Judge and asks Laurel to leave.

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

8. Who does Judge ask for when he wakes after surgery?
(a) Miss Adele.
(b) Fay.
(c) Dr. Courtland.
(d) Laurel.

9. How does Fay react to seeing Judge after surgery?
(a) She is saddened by his bandages.
(b) She is worried about his pain levels.
(c) She is outraged that no one warned her about the bandages.
(d) She is happy he is safe.

10. What book does Laurel begin reading to her father?
(a) The Great Gatsby.
(b) Dr. Zhivago.
(c) Nicholas Nickleby.
(d) Oliver Twist.

11. Why does Judge need to see the doctor?
(a) Judge has been feeling sick to his stomach.
(b) Judge is having trouble with his eye sight.
(c) Judge has high blood pressure.
(d) Judge needs immunizations to travel.

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

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

14. What does Laurel listen for but never hear?
(a) The weather alert.
(b) The town clock.
(c) The mantel clock.
(d) The phone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurel decide to return to the hospital the night Judge dies?

2. Who is Fay?

3. What was Judge doing when he experienced symptoms related to his doctor's visit?

4. What is Laurel's mood as they wait for the surgery to end?

5. How are they transported to the hospital?

(see the answer keys)

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