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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What imaginary "purchase" puts a strain on the relationship between Annabel and Midge?
(a) Annabel's silver fox coat.
(b) Midge's mink coat.
(c) Annabel's pearl necklace.
(d) Midge's diamond earrings.

2. In the poem "Braggart," why does the narrator claim to be better off than her reader?
(a) She has learned to be happy without a lover.
(b) She will die young and remain beautiful and young while others will grow old.
(c) She knows how to make a man love her even if he is taken.
(d) She has lived a full life and loves herself more than any man.

3. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?
(a) He was young and made too much noise for the Old Gentleman.
(b) He had been caught stealing money from the Old Gentleman.
(c) He was a drunkard and could not be trusted.
(d) Mrs. Whittaker sent him to college in another state.

4. In "De Profundis," what kind of man does the narrator hope to find one day?
(a) One who will always remain faithful.
(b) One who respects her for her accomplishments and intelligence.
(c) One who can accept criticism from a woman.
(d) One who does not talk about all of the other women he has loved.

5. What is Walter Williams' profession?
(a) He is a singer.
(b) He is an actor.
(c) He is a painter.
(d) He is a trumpet player.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Mimi's husband supposed to have for leave in the story "The Lovely Leave"?

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

3. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?

4. How does Mr. Durant react to Rose's announcement that she will not return and does not want to see him again?

5. In "The Leal," on what can the narrator rely?

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