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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Telephone Call," what time did the young man say he would call?
(a) Nine o' clock.
(b) Six o'clock.
(c) Five o' clock.
(d) Seven o' clock.

2. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?
(a) The Old Gentleman's doctor.
(b) The Old Gentleman's return.
(c) The Old Gentleman's death.
(d) Their brother, Matt, to arrive.

3. What does Hazel ask Nettie to do for her after her suicide attempt?
(a) To get her a drink.
(b) To help her into a hot bath.
(c) To throw out the rest of the pills and dump out the Scotch.
(d) To get the phone number of the doctor.

4. What sight causes Hazel to lose her high spirits as she is on her way to meet Art?
(a) A mangy dog shivering behind a pile of trash.
(b) A drunken old man stumbling along the street.
(c) An emaciated child begging on the street corner.
(d) A ragged cart horse being beaten by its driver.

5. How does Mrs. Bain react to the news of her father's death?
(a) She immediately begins to weep passionately.
(b) She stands up and announces that it really was the best thing.
(c) She sighs and lays her head on her husband's chest.
(d) She dries her eyes and asks to see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Mr. and Mrs. Weldon been married in the story "Too Bad"?

2. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?

3. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?

4. In "The Standard of Living," what are Annabel's and Midge's occupations?

5. How does the woman in "The Waltz" respond to the young man who asks her to dance?

(see the answer key)

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