The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Corning?
(a) The manager at headquarters who oversees the sewing work.
(b) The young girl whose sewing mistake was ridiculed in public.
(c) The only other faithful volunteer besides Mrs. Martindale.
(d) Mrs. Martindale's neighbor who is looking for help for a friend.

2. In the story "Arrangement in Black and White," why is the woman at the dinner party relieved that she did not use the "n-word" in front of Walter Williams?
(a) She was afraid that Mr. Williams might have found it offensive.
(b) She was afraid she would embarrass her host.
(c) She was afraid that the other guests would be offended.
(d) She was afraid it would embarrass Mr. Williams.

3. Who helps Rose arrange her abortion?
(a) Mr. Durant.
(b) Her sister, who lives in another town.
(c) Rose's boss.
(d) Her roommate, Ruby.

4. Where do Annabel and Midge walk on their free afternoons?
(a) Michigan Avenue.
(b) Fifth Avenue.
(c) Broadway.
(d) Central Park.

5. How old is Mr. Durant?
(a) Forty-nine.
(b) Thirty-nine.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Thirty-two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?

2. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?

3. What kind of flowers does the woman at the dinner party have in her hair in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?

4. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?

5. What is Walter Williams' profession?

(see the answer key)

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