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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Possibility of Evil".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, how do the townspeople feel about Miss Strangeworth and her house and her roses?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Proud.
(c) Amused.
(d) Jealous.

2. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?
(a) Whenever she sees that there are not a lot of people at the post office.
(b) Very early in the morning.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) Around the time the sun sets.

3. What is the longest time that Miss Strangeworth has been away from her town?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) She has never left it.
(d) One week.

4. For how many years has Miss Strangeworth been writing her anonymous letters?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. What detail is included to show that Miss Chandler is upset about something?
(a) Her hair does not look as neat as usual.
(b) She has clearly been crying.
(c) She looks as if she has not slept well.
(d) She seems distracted and is a little rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people in town decide is wrong with Linda Stewart after they realize that she has not had a fight with her boyfriend?

2. Who is the author of "The Possibility of Evil"?

3. Miss Strangeworth thinks that the Cranes are "infatuated" (421). What would this mean is true about the couple?

4. What literary technique is used when Miss Strangeworth asks Helen if she has upset her husband by pointing out that the baby is " six months old and hasn't yet begun to learn to dance"?

5. What causes Miss Strangeworth to say that the Cranes' baby will expect luxury all of her life?

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