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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Marry Month of May".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of clam is a "chowder-doomed clam" (332)?
(a) One that is poisonous to humans.
(b) One that is confused by its surroundings.
(c) One that is destined to be eaten in soup.
(d) One that is personified as feeling worried.

2. What does the narrator warn the reader to "never trust" (333)?
(a) Warm breezes.
(b) Sparrows.
(c) May.
(d) Hyacinths.

3. What is Mrs. Widdup's job?
(a) Cook.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Parlor maid.

4. What are the details about the iceman's sleeves and hat intended to convey?
(a) He is conceited and self-absorbed.
(b) He is trying to show respect for Miss Coulson.
(c) He thinks that Miss Coulson may be in love with him.
(d) He has lower-class manners.

5. When the narrator lists the kinds of inappropriate relationships that May encourages, one of the items in the list is "old chaps" who dress up and "parade in front of the Normal School" (332). Who are these old men trying to impress with their fancy clothing?
(a) Female college professors.
(b) Lower-class college-aged women.
(c) Young women training to become school teachers.
(d) Schoolgirls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where Mr. Coulson is sitting, two main smells are "battling": the smell of flowers and what other smell?

2. What is the "twist" at the end of this story?

3. How much ice does Miss Coulson order be delivered each day?

4. Why does Miss Coulson ask when Mrs. Widdup's vacation begins?

5. What are the "portières" that Miss Coulson is sitting near?

(see the answer key)

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