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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Fay do when Laurel tells her Judge might be dying?
(a) Fay laughs.
(b) Fay spits on Laurel.
(c) Fay faints.
(d) Fay becomes hysterical with grief.

4. What upsets Fay when she returns home from meeting with the funeral director?
(a) The excessive food in her kitchen. She is on a diet.
(b) The number of people in her house she does not know.
(c) The excessive food in her kitchen. She is diabetiic.
(d) The number of people in her house for Laurel.

5. Why does Laurel fly to New Orleans?
(a) To go to a funeral.
(b) To attend a family reunion.
(c) To go with Judge to the eye doctor.
(d) To attend a business conference.

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

7. Why does Laurel go to check on Fay after Missouri?
(a) Fay is sick.
(b) Fay is not breathing.
(c) Fay refuses to get up.
(d) Fay is gone.

8. What was Judge doing when he experienced symptoms related to his doctor's visit?
(a) Arguing with Fay.
(b) Eating lunch.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Standing on the porch after pruning the roses.

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

10. Why does Laurel decide to return to the hospital the night Judge dies?
(a) Laurel forgot her book.
(b) Laurel feels as though her father needs her.
(c) Laurel wanted to give instructions to the night nurse.
(d) Laurel wanted to ask Judge a question.

11. What day is it when Judge dies.
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Laurel's birthday.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Fay's birthday.

12. What does Miss Adele say about death?
(a) Death is something to look forward to.
(b) People live their own way and die their own way.
(c) People cannot avoid death.
(d) Death is painful and unfair.

13. How are they transported to the hospital?
(a) Shuttle boat.
(b) Ambulance.
(c) Private car.
(d) Taxi.

14. 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 worried about the medical bills.
(c) Fay is annoyed by the amount of care Judge will need.
(d) Fay is angry with Laurel for taking over the arrangements.

15. What makes Fay upset when they arrive back in Mississippi?
(a) That she is awaken by the porter.
(b) That she is forced to see Judge's coffin.
(c) That no one is there to meet her.
(d) That Laurel refuses to continue on to Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurel remember about sleeping in her room?

2. What is the name of the hotel where Laurel gets rooms for herself and Fay?

3. Who called Laurel?

4. Who does Dr. Courtland call to meet Fay and Laurel in Mississippi?

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

(see the answer keys)

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