1. What causes the long period during which Raymond cannot go out to walk?
(a) A bitter cold winter and no warm clothes.
(b) Raymond's broken leg.
(c) Big Lannie's illness.
(d) The dangerous gang that roams their neighborhood.

2. What does the poem "Superfluous Advice" suggest about gossip?
(a) Gossip is good as long as it is about other people.
(b) Gossip is harmful and should be avoided.
(c) Gossip should always be whispered, never spoken aloud.
(d) One should encourage gossip as long as it is untrue,

3. How much time passes between the time that Horace leaves the narrator's home and the time that he calls the house?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) One day.
(c) Two hours.
(d) One week.

4. Why does Gerald Cruger avoid looking at Miss Wilmarth in the story "Horsie"?
(a) He feels guilty for all of the awful things he has said about her.
(b) He expects her to toss her head and whinny.
(c) He is afraid that she might ask to stay on longer.
(d) He thinks she might think he is making a pass at her.

5. What does Mrs. Lanier feel would make her truly happy?
(a) To have a baby.
(b) To write poetry.
(c) To get remarried.
(d) To never leave her home.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How do Ed and Hazel's other friends respond when Hazel is feeling sad?

4. What does the bride accuse the groom of doing while they were standing at the altar?

5. In the poem "I Shall Come Back," from where will the narrator return?

(see the answer key)

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