Driving Miss Daisy Test

What event led to Miss Daisy's needing a personal driver?

• She was driving drunk
• She ran over a child
• She backed her car into the neighbors yard
• She lost her vision

What food item does Hoke feed Daisy in the final scene?

• salmon
• oatmeal
• pie
• juice

Who or what is the antagonist in "Driving Miss Daisy"?

• racism and prejudice

• Boolie

• Florine

• Idella

The incident with the can of salmon shows Daisy's ...

• prejudice

• is cheap

• is controlling

• racism

Daisy often brings up stories about "doing without". What characteristic does this reveal?

• she is cheap

• she is Jewish

• she is humble

• she likes to show off

Driving Miss Daisy explores it's theme primarily through:

• Characterization

• Dialogue

• Plot

• Irony

Select all that apply.

The stage directions throughout the play are essential because:

• They reveal the location

• They tell how much time has passed throughout the story.

• Reveal the character's feelings

• Show the dialogue between characters

Daisy's confusion of the Temple bombing suggests that:

• She's unaware of the prejudice against Jewish people

• She doesn't listen to the news

• She is losing her mind

• She doesn't trust Hoke

The references to racial inequality suggests that the play takes place during

• The Civil War

• The Civil Rights Era

• The American Revolution

• The Great Depression

The major theme explored throughout the play is

• People can always work out their differences.

• Stubborn old ladies should not drive cars.

• Cars are dangerous.

• Two unlikely friends can develop a meaningful relationship.