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The Collected Stories of Jean Stafford | Quiz

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1)

What is the name of the man Rose hoped would be a father figure? (from Part 2, Chapter 11)

Leroy.
Darren.
Drake.
Lucius.
2)

What is inside the package that Mrs. Ramsey received? (from Part 4, Chapter 29)

Photographs.
A braid of hair.
Letters.
Plates.
3)

What kind of surgery does Pansy wake up before? (from Part 2, Chapter 13)

Nose.
Neck.
Back.
Knee.
4)

What does Mr. Oliphant blame on the lack of arbutus? (from Part 2, Chapter 12)

Coyotes.
Cows.
Horses.
Hogs.
5)

What happened to Jessie's father? (from Part 3, Chapter 14)

He ran off and has not been heard from.
He is in the hospital.
He died.
He is in the military.
6)

What is the name of Ella's horse? (from Part 3, Chapter 17)

Squealch.
Squaw.
Squee.
Scoopy.
7)

Which of Mrs. Ramsey's relatives is a soldier? (from Part 4, Chapter 29)

Her nephew.
Her brother.
Her son.
Her grandson.
8)

Where does Angelica travel each year? (from Part 4, Chapter 30)

Ireland.
Italy.
France.
Belgium.
9)

How many maids die in "A Mountain Day"? (from Part 3, Chapter 16)

3.
1.
4.
2.
10)

Who died in the car accident Pansy was in? (from Part 2, Chapter 13)

A man on his way to work.
An elderly woman.
The cab driver.
A child.
11)

How did Cora know the student who committed suicide? (from Part 3, Chapter 23)

He was her brother.
They dated.
She mentored him.
She went to school with him.
12)

What does Lottie take from Emily's house? (from Part 3, Chapter 18)

A perfume bottle.
A necklace.
A box of food.
A vase.
13)

What are the names of Mrs. Butler's grandchildren? (from Part 3, Chapter 14)

Sam and Charles.
Laura and Ada.
Pansy and Tracy.
Leena and Lyuda.
14)

What day is it when the woman goes to church in "Between the Porch and the Altar"? (from Part 4, Chapter 26)

Wednesday.
Tuesday.
Friday.
Sunday.
15)

Why doesn't the woman bring any arbutus back to Mr. Oliphant? (from Part 2, Chapter 12)

She is almost attacked.
She can't find any.
She doesn't know where to look.
She isn't strong enough.
16)

What does Jim plan to do when he meets his new friend? (from Part 3, Chapter 22)

Escape.
Become more artistic.
Become educated.
Build a deep friendship.
17)

How does the woman feel when she gets to the altar in "Between the Porch and the Altar"? (from Part 4, Chapter 26)

Guilty.
Stressed.
Elated.
Relieved.
18)

How does Polly feel upon hearing that her fiance is dead? (from Part 3, Chapter 20)

Angry.
Anxious.
Shocked.
Relieved.
19)

What is Hannah's reaction to her hair cut? (from Part 4, Chapter 28)

Pleasant surprise.
Horror.
Happiness.
Disgust.
20)

What is the name of Angelica's husband? (from Part 4, Chapter 30)

Howard.
Hunter.
Grover.
Kevin.
21)

What is the family's last name in "A Mountain Day"? (from Part 3, Chapter 16)

Salida.
Garrett.
Cheesper.
Grayson.
22)

What is the final location that Emily chooses to read at? (from Part 3, Chapter 21)

Cemetery.
Public restroom.
Library.
Her home.
23)

What is Emily's last name? (from Part 3, Chapter 18)

Vanderbeek.
Vanderlyn.
Vanderpool.
Vanderstunt.
24)

Describe the other students at the school Jim attends. (from Part 3, Chapter 22)

Troubled.
Educated.
Sick.
Delinquents.
25)

What do Mr. Oliphant and the woman carry as they walk? (from Part 2, Chapter 12)

Baskets.
Towels.
Shovels.
Books.
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