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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the nurse tell Laurel about Fay when she arrives?
(a) The nurse says Fay was giving Judge an injection.
(b) The nurse says Fay was cursing at Judge.
(c) The nurse says Fay was smoothering Judge.
(d) The nurse says Fay was shaking Judge.

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

5. How did Judge meet Fay?
(a) They met at a Southern Bar Association conference.
(b) They met through a dating service.
(c) They met at a bar.
(d) They met through friends.

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

7. Why is Fay unhappy with Judge's circumstances?
(a) Fay is anxious to get home.
(b) Fay is worried about his health.
(c) Fay is unhappy that she is in New Orleans but unable to attend carnival.
(d) Fay is worried about money.

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

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

10. Who tells Laurel and Fay the surgery is over?
(a) Dr. Courtland.
(b) A secretary.
(c) An intern.
(d) A nurse.

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

12. What is significant about Fay's age?
(a) Fay is a child, therefore a hinderance to the situation.
(b) Fay is a teenager, therefore she is indifferent to Judge's situation.
(c) Fay is elderly, therefore her presence at the doctor's office is a toll on her.
(d) Fay is much younger than Judge and younger than Fay by a few years, therefore she has trouble empathizing with Judge's situation.

13. What is Judge's prognosis after surgery?
(a) He will need a retina transplant.
(b) He will never see again.
(c) He should see again.
(d) He will need another surgery.

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

15. Why does Judge refuse to ask Laurel about her work?
(a) Judge is angry with Laurel for coming to New Orleans.
(b) Judge feels bad for forcing Laurel into idleness.
(c) Judge does not care about Laurel's work.
(d) Judge would rather talk about himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fay?

2. What character traits best describe Judge?

3. What does Fay accuse Laurel of doing to Judge?

4. How does Judge look after surgery?

5. What surprises Laurel when she sees the coffin?

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