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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Almeda suffer?
(a) Societal pressures to marry.
(b) High blood pressure.
(c) Depression.
(d) Asthma.

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

3. Which of the following roles did Almeda not assume for her father after the death of her mother?
(a) Business partner.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Companion.
(d) Hostess.

4. Why does Almeda stop taking the nerve medicine?
(a) It makes her nauseous.
(b) She is too sleepy.
(c) She gets jittery.
(d) It gives her wild dreams.

5. In what business is Jarvis Poulter engaged?
(a) Salt mines.
(b) Finance.
(c) Education.
(d) Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of one of Almeda's poems?

2. How did Almeda's mother die?

3. Which of the following does Almeda not have any skill for?

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

5. How does Almeda always try to conduct herself in town?

(see the answer key)

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