The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to the poem "Fighting Words," what would cause the narrator to desert her lover? (from Chapter 9)

If he accuses her of being sullen.

If he criticizes her poetry.

If he admires another woman.

If he mocks her for being too fond of him.

2.

What kind of horse does the narrator want to get? (from Chapters 19-24)

Just a little one.

One with a blue eye.

A cart horse.

A black one.

3.

In the story "Little Curtis," what does Mrs. Matson do after each of her purchases? (from Chapters 26-32)

She writes the item and its cost in her notebook.

She files the receipt into her pocketbook.

She checks the receipt to make sure the charges are correct.

She rearranges the packages in her shopping bags.

4.

In the story "Lady With a Lamp," how long has Mona been in bed? (from Chapters 19-24)

Nearly two weeks.

Over a month.

Almost six weeks.

Almost three days.

5.

What grade does the narrator give to a "passing fair" lady in the poem "Roundel"? (from Chapter 9)

A+.

D-.

F.

B.

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