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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who arrives while Missouri is taking Fay her breakfast?
(a) Mr. Pitts.
(b) The bridesmaids.
(c) Miss Adele.
(d) Major Bullock.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurel fly to New Orleans?

2. Who makes arrangements for Laurel and Fay's living space and Judge's care?

3. What does Missouri tell Laurel about Fay's morning habits?

4. What character traits best describe Judge?

5. Why does Judge refuse to ask Laurel about her work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Dr. Courtland find with Judge's eyes and is it serious?

2. What does Laurel burn out in the yard?

3. Why does Laurel end the argument?

4. How does Fay react to the waiting crowd?

5. How does Fay react when she returns home from the funeral home and finds people sitting with Laurel?

6. Is it appropriate for Fay to expect Judge to take her dancing?

7. What does Fay do when she sees the coffin?

8. Where does Laurel expect her father to be buried?

9. What does Laurel decide to do?

10. Why does Laurel want to find her mother's letters?

(see the answer keys)

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