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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. When Mr. Coulson continues quoting the poem and mentions "a livelier iris," what does Mrs. Widdup think he is talking about? (333)
(a) Eyes.
(b) The Irish.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A bird.

2. When Mr. Coulson is irritated, he complains that no one in the house does what?
(a) Cares if he lives or dies.
(b) Responds when he rings for a servant.
(c) Attempts to entertain him.
(d) Listens to him when he speaks.

3. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?
(a) Marley.
(b) Treadwell.
(c) Higgins.
(d) Foster.

4. What is clear in the first interaction between Mr. Coulson, Miss Coulson, and Mrs. Widdup?
(a) Mr. Coulson is used to having to trick Miss Coulson in order to get his way.
(b) Both Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup are aware that Miss Coulson will disapprove of them having a relationship.
(c) Miss Coulson has no idea that Mr. Coulson has romantic intentions toward Mrs. Widdup.
(d) Mrs. Widdup is much more intelligent than she seems at first.

5. Which of the following literary techniques is used in the title "The Marry Month of May"?
(a) Personification.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Understatement.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Coulson complains about the cold, what is his servant's response?

2. Why does Mr. Coulson tell his servant to "bring an axe" (335)?

3. Why does Mr. Coulson hesitate as he says, "In the spring...a y -- that is a man's -- fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" (333)?

4. When "May holds up a chiding finger," (332), what is May's intention?

5. What information does Mrs. Widdup give Mr. Coulson that contradicts what Miss Coulson told him earlier?

(see the answer key)

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