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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story "Mr. Durant," how long has it been since Mr. Durant first met Rose?
(a) About three months before the story begins.
(b) About three weeks before the story begins.
(c) About two years before the story begins.
(d) About six months before the story begins.

3. How does Mr. Durant plan to get rid of the stray dog?
(a) After the children go to sleep, he is going to take it to the animal shelter.
(b) He will drive it far away and drop it off in the middle of nowhere.
(c) He is going to put it outside after the kids go to sleep and tell them it ran away.
(d) He will sneak it away to a man who will "dispose" of it for him.

4. What kind of necklace do Annabel and Midge see in the window of the jewelry shop?
(a) A strand of black pearls with a diamond pendant.
(b) A velvet choker with a ruby-studded cameo.
(c) A solid-gold, herringbone chain with a jewel-encrusted pendant.
(d) A double strand, pearl nacklace with an emerald clasp.

5. How does the young man in "The Sexes" convince the girl that he is not interested in Florence Leaming?
(a) He compliments the girl's physical appearance.
(b) He promises to never see Florence Leaming again.
(c) He tells her that Florence Leaming is engaged to be married.
(d) He offers to marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the Old Gentleman lived with the Bains?

2. At the end of the story "Arrangement in Black and White," what detail of the dinner party is the woman eager to share with her husband?

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

4. Which of the following best describes the way that the young man in "The Waltz" dances?

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

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