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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meneseteung.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Almeda not venture outside to find out about the noises?
(a) She is afraid.
(b) She doesn't think it is any of her business.
(c) She never goes out after dark.
(d) She thinks someone else will look into it.

2. Almeda writes a poem entitled "Meneseteung" which is named after ____________________.
(a) her mother's maiden name.
(b) a nearby river.
(c) a medical instrument.
(d) an Indian tribe.

3. Who does Almeda see slumped against her fence in the morning?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A child.
(c) A bum.
(d) A woman.

4. Which of the following is NOT how the narrator thinks about Flora?
(a) Generous.
(b) Busybody.
(c) Prudish.
(d) Self-righteous.

5. With whom is Brenda having an affair?
(a) Newell.
(b) Ned.
(c) Norman.
(d) Neil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brenda's lover tells her about a/an _______________ family which moved to his hometown.

2. What does Almeda wonder when she hears the sounds in the night?

3. What type of shop do Brenda and her husband now run?

4. Who was the daughter who was responsible for running the shop in #27?

5. What does Robert do when Ellie dies?

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