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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Autumn Valentine" what experience did the narrator have in May?
(a) A love for nature.
(b) A broken heart.
(c) A new-found love.
(d) Death.

2. In "The Leal," on what can the narrator rely?
(a) She has been true to herself even if she has offended some people.
(b) Her true friends will always be by her side.
(c) Her enemies will be faithful to her until the day she dies.
(d) Her art will always be good company.

3. In "The Standard of Living," what are Annabel's and Midge's occupations?
(a) They are both stenographers.
(b) Annabel is a teacher and Midge is a secretary.
(c) They are both nurses.
(d) Annabel is a nurse and Midge is a housewife.

4. What disturbing news does the narrator give to Mona?
(a) Mona's doctor has been telling everyone about her "condition."
(b) Mona will never find a man who will want to marry her.
(c) Garry has moved away to Chicago and does not plan to return.
(d) Garry is not out of town, but has been seen around town with another woman.

5. Throughout their marriage, how many evenings have the Weldons experienced that are similar to the one described in "Too Bad"?
(a) Over fifteen thousand.
(b) Almost ten thousand.
(c) More than two thousand.
(d) About six thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?

2. Who helps Rose arrange her abortion?

3. In "The White Lady," why does the narrator claim to hate the dead?

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

5. What does the narrator say would help Mona?

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