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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What surprises the woman at the dinner party about Katherine Burke in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?
(a) She did not realize how short she was.
(b) She had not known that she wore a wig.
(c) She had never noticed that her skin was dark.
(d) She had never noticed how thick her waist was.
2. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?
(a) It was frustrating, and she wished she could do it over.
(b) It was a disaster.
(c) She cannot describe it because she is crying too much.
(d) It was short, but lovely.
3. Who is Mrs. Corning?
(a) The manager at headquarters who oversees the sewing work.
(b) The only other faithful volunteer besides Mrs. Martindale.
(c) Mrs. Martindale's neighbor who is looking for help for a friend.
(d) The young girl whose sewing mistake was ridiculed in public.
4. How does Mr. Durant react to Rose's announcement that she will not return and does not want to see him again?
(a) He pleads with her to come back.
(b) He is disappointed but understanding.
(c) He is amused and happy that he will not have to deal with her.
(d) He says he will miss her, but admits that it is the best decision.
5. In the story "Arrangement in Black and White," why is the woman at the dinner party relieved that she did not use the "n-word" in front of Walter Williams?
(a) She was afraid she would embarrass her host.
(b) She was afraid it would embarrass Mr. Williams.
(c) She was afraid that Mr. Williams might have found it offensive.
(d) She was afraid that the other guests would be offended.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the poem "False Friends," during what month does the narrator's heart heal?
2. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?
3. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?
4. In the poem "Braggart," why does the narrator claim to be better off than her reader?
5. In the poem "The Trifler," who would the narrator like to take as a lover?
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