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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. Miss Strangeworth thinks about the Cranes "indulgently" (421). How does she think about them?
(a) In the surprised way that an adult looks at a child that has done something strange.
(b) With the scorn that people show towards those who eat, drink, or do other things to excess.
(c) In the forgiving but irritated way that an adult looks at a misbehaving child.
(d) With the kindness that a person shows to someone who needs a little extra generosity or lenience.

2. Helen Crane looks at her baby with "rapt wonder" (421). How is she looking at the baby?
(a) With a puzzled, pinched look.
(b) With a startled, questioning look.
(c) With a focused suspicion.
(d) With all of her attention on something amazing.

3. Who is Ethan Allen?
(a) The librarian's boyfriend.
(b) Miss Strangeworth's deceased husband.
(c) Miss Strangeworth's next-door neighbor.
(d) A Revolutionary War hero.

4. What does Miss Strangeworth seem to think her family's place in the world is?
(a) To counsel others and help them understand how to live a happy and ethical life.
(b) To provide an example of kindness and concern for others.
(c) To keep an eye on everyone else and hold them to a high moral standard.
(d) To stay isolated from the wickedness of the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Strangeworth discovers how much trouble she has caused for Linda and Dave, what does she think about it?

2. Why did Miss Strangeworth stop calling Tommy Lewis "Tommy" and start calling him "Mr. Lewis"?

3. What is the longest time that Miss Strangeworth has been away from her town?

4. What is implied about Miss Strangeworth's choice of the multicolored paper for her notes?

5. Who is the original owner of Miss Strangeworth's house?

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