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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not contribute to the beauty of the swamp?
(a) Parks.
(b) Tall trees.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Mist.

2. Almeda is not considered to be _______________ yet.
(a) An accomplished author.
(b) A wealthy woman.
(c) An old maid.
(d) A philanthropist.

3. Who is the person that the boys of the town constantly harass?
(a) Queen Aggie.
(b) Jane.
(c) Mr. Booker.
(d) Almeda.

4. The Ontario of Almeda's time was called ______________________.
(a) Canada's Beginning.
(b) The true Canada.
(c) Canada West.
(d) Canada's Best.

5. Jarvis never escorts Almeda to _____________.
(a) Dinner.
(b) The theater.
(c) Church.
(d) The church social.

6. Which of the following is not a typical focus of Almeda's work?
(a) Forests.
(b) Nature.
(c) Gardens.
(d) Urban settings.

7. Almeda would rather write about ____________ than cooking.
(a) Dresses.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Holidays.
(d) Jewelry.

8. Almeda lives in a ________________ society.
(a) Primitive.
(b) Cultural.
(c) Male-dominated.
(d) Wealthy.

9. Which of the following does Almeda not prefer to do?
(a) Write poetry.
(b) Study.
(c) Read.
(d) Cook.

10. How many years have passed since the publication of Almeda's book?
(a) 1.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

11. Almeda's lifestyle could be characterized as _______________.
(a) Neglected.
(b) Bohemian.
(c) Outcast.
(d) Privileged.

12. Section 3 introduces which character?
(a) Jared Pouter.
(b) Jarvis Porter.
(c) Jarvis Portman.
(d) Jarvis Poulter.

13. With what does each of the sections begin?
(a) A few lines from Whitman.
(b) A few lines from Thoreau.
(c) A few lines from Shakespeare.
(d) A few lines written by the protagonist.

14. What does Almeda try to project around Jarvis?
(a) An aura of dependence.
(b) An aura of reserve.
(c) An aura of availability.
(d) An aura of assurance.

15. In what year do the events of Section 2 occur?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1972.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jarvis Pouter live?

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

3. What would Almeda regret if she were to go on a drive in the country with Jarvis?

4. Where does Almeda stay most of the time?

5. What did Almeda's father leave her when he died?

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