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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

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 had not known that she wore a wig.
(b) She had never noticed that her skin was dark.
(c) She had never noticed how thick her waist was.
(d) She did not realize how short she was.

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

3. What does the bride plan to do as soon as they settle into the hotel?
(a) Take a hot bath.
(b) Write a few letters.
(c) Order up cocktails.
(d) Take a short nap.

4. What does the young man in "The Waltz" offer to do after the band stops playing?
(a) To walk the young woman home.
(b) To help bandage the young woman's shin.
(c) To pay the band twenty dollars to play another song.
(d) To walk the young woman to the bus stop.

5. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?
(a) Peace, Solace, and Serenity.
(b) Death, Grief, and Lonliness.
(c) Grief, Peace, and Love.
(d) Sorrow, Anger, and Bitterness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Telephone Call," what name the man on the phone uses what name to address the women?

2. In "De Profundis," what kind of man does the narrator hope to find one day?

3. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?

4. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?

5. What does the groom say about his bride's hat?

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