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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The fact that Almeda is an independent spirit and does not fit into 1800s society but would be applauded in the 1990s is called ______________.
(a) Analogy.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Irony.
(d) Alliteration.

2. How do the boys in town move Queen Aggie from place to place?
(a) In a car.
(b) In a wagon.
(c) In a wheelbarrow.
(d) On a horse.

3. What is the source of Almeda's social withdrawal?
(a) Her facial scars.
(b) The death of her family members.
(c) Her limp.
(d) Her speech impediment.

4. When does Almeda think the swamp is the loveliest?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) High noon.
(d) The morning.

5. The Ontario of Almeda's time was called ______________________.
(a) Canada's Best.
(b) Canada's Beginning.
(c) The true Canada.
(d) Canada West.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following roles did Almeda not assume for her father after the death of her mother?

2. Where does Almeda think that Jarvis might take her?

3. What was the nature of Almeda's father's business?

4. From what does Almeda suffer?

5. In what year was the book of poetry written?

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