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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?
(a) He has been discharged by the Air Force.
(b) He forgot all of his luggage at the train station.
(c) His leave has been canceled, and he must be on the next train.
(d) He wants to divorce her.

2. In the story "The Sexes," why is the girl upset with the young man?
(a) He is trying to break off their relationship.
(b) He has just told her that he does not like her hat.
(c) She thinks that he spent too much time with another girl the night before.
(d) He has arrived late for their date.

3. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?
(a) Pearls are classy.
(b) Pearls are more uncommon than mink.
(c) Men respect a woman who wears pearls.
(d) You can wear pearls with anything.

4. What surprises the woman at the dinner party about Katherine Burke in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?
(a) She had never noticed that her skin was dark.
(b) She did not realize how short she was.
(c) She had never noticed how thick her waist was.
(d) She had not known that she wore a wig.

5. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?
(a) She is looking for work for an unfortunate woman that she knows.
(b) She asks Mrs. Martindale to watch her dogs while she is away.
(c) She needs Mrs. Martindale to come to a fundraiser.
(d) She wants to borrow one of Mrs. Martindale's banquet tables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mimi's husband most looking forward to during his short visit with her?

2. In "The Standard of Living," what are Annabel's and Midge's occupations?

3. How does Mr. Durant plan to get rid of the stray dog?

4. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?

5. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?

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