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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?
(a) She cannot describe it because she is crying too much.
(b) It was frustrating, and she wished she could do it over.
(c) It was short, but lovely.
(d) It was a disaster.

2. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?
(a) The Old Gentleman's doctor.
(b) The Old Gentleman's death.
(c) Their brother, Matt, to arrive.
(d) The Old Gentleman's return.

3. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?
(a) At first they are horrified, but then they are angry.
(b) They are angry with one another.
(c) At first they are offended, but then they are dejected.
(d) They angry with themselves.

4. What does the groom say about his bride's hat?
(a) He loves the new hat and urges her to buy another.
(b) He is not crazy about the new styles; he likes her blue hat.
(c) He thinks the hat makes her head look pointy.
(d) He thinks she looks better without a hat.

5. According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone?
(a) Talking on the phone is not ladylike.
(b) When you call, they know you like them, and then they no longer like you.
(c) A woman's voice over the phone is not nearly as seductive as in person.
(d) Men are much busier than women and do not like to be disturbed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the couple in the train car headed?

3. Who is the one woman who hates Hobie?

4. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?

5. What imaginary "purchase" puts a strain on the relationship between Annabel and Midge?

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