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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Almeda portrayed in the story?
(a) A dour spinster.
(b) A sickly girl.
(c) A vivacious young woman.
(d) A blushing bride.

2. How can Jarvis Poulter's lifestyle be characterized?
(a) Cultured.
(b) Completely masculine.
(c) Eclectic.
(d) Primitive.

3. Which of the following does not describe Almeda?
(a) Compliant.
(b) Non-traditional.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Unusual.

4. What does Almeda think she hears outside?
(a) Someone being murdered.
(b) A rock thrown through her window.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A street light being broken.

5. What does Almeda conclude is her life's work?
(a) To teach.
(b) To write.
(c) To explore.
(d) To be.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor think would make Almeda feel better?

2. What does Jarvis do to the woman at the gate?

3. How is Almeda's spirit portrayed in the story?

4. What does Almeda assume about the woman slumped against her gate?

5. According to Almeda, marriage would mean __________________ existence.

(see the answer key)

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