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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Almeda not discern that the woman at the gate is drunk and not dead?
(a) She has led a sheltered existence.
(b) It is too dark.
(c) The woman is not moving.
(d) The woman has soiled herself.

2. Almeda's house is on the corner of Pearl and ___________ Streets.
(a) Dufferin.
(b) Dinsmore.
(c) Dunnedin.
(d) Delaney.

3. What does Jarvis' callous behavior show to Almeda?
(a) He is very strong.
(b) He is foul-mouthed.
(c) She is no longer interested in him.
(d) He is a man's man.

4. What kind of jelly does Almeda decide to make one day?
(a) Strawberry.
(b) Elderberry.
(c) Grape.
(d) Apple.

5. According to Almeda, men are ______________ creatures.
(a) Incurious.
(b) Boring.
(c) Domineering.
(d) Irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Section 2 explains the _________________ in the town.

2. What does the doctor prescribe for Almeda?

3. According to Almeda, marriage would mean __________________ existence.

4. Which of the following is not a typical focus of Almeda's work?

5. How many years have passed since the publication of Almeda's book?

(see the answer key)

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