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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following Hugh's birth, what is the biggest event for Carol?
(a) Dr. Kennicott's reluctance to have more children.
(b) The demolition of the town hall.
(c) Carol's fortieth birthday.
(d) Vida's wedding.

2. Who arrives in town the same time that Carol does?
(a) Carol's mother.
(b) Bea.
(c) Mrs. Howland.
(d) Mrs. Elder.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 15, how does Carol feel about her husband?
(a) She believes he's hiding debt.
(b) She thinks he's an idiot.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She loathes him.

4. Who humiliates his wife in front of others about money?
(a) Mr. Dyer.
(b) Dr. Kennicott.
(c) Mr. Clark.
(d) Mr. Bogart.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 8, Carol begs to learn about what?
(a) Dr. Kennicott's cases.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Social graces.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Thantopsis?

2. What modern convenience does Dr. Kennicott recommend for the Dutch?

3. What type of party does Carol attempt to throw during the winter?

4. In Chapter 12, what type of group does Carol start?

5. How old is Vida when she marries?

(see the answer key)

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