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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 feels as though her father needs her.
(b) Laurel wanted to ask Judge a question.
(c) Laurel wanted to give instructions to the night nurse.
(d) Laurel forgot her book.

2. What does Laurel do with Judge during her time with him?
(a) Laurel talks to Judge about her dislike of Fay.
(b) Watches television.
(c) Laurel works on her fashion designs.
(d) Laurel reads to Judge.

3. What does Laurel do after the nurse tells her about Fay's abuse toward Judge?
(a) Laurel callst he police.
(b) Laurel goes into Judge's room.
(c) Laurel fires the nurse.
(d) Laurel calls Dr. Courtland.

4. What kind of doctor does Judge McKelva go to see?
(a) Cancer Doctor.
(b) Eye Doctor.
(c) Heart Doctor.
(d) Family Doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Judge look after surgery?

2. What character traits best describe Fay?

3. Who are the bridesmaids?

4. Why does Judge need to see the doctor?

5. Who is Miss Adele's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other decision has Fay made about the wake that Laurel dislikes?

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

3. What does the bird symbolize?

4. Why does Judge chose a doctor in New Orleans rather than one close to home?

5. Who arrives the morning of the funeral?

6. Describe Fay.

7. How does gossip affect the plot in Part 3, Chapter 1?

8. How does Laurel finally catch the bird?

9. What does Laurel find in her mother's sewing room?

10. Do you think Fay's behavior is appropriate in Chapter 2?

(see the answer keys)

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