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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Truman describe as being sherry-colored?
(a) The wood floors.
(b) The woman's eyes.
(c) The woman's gloves.
(d) The whiskey bottle.

2. In what month does the story begin?
(a) December.
(b) January.
(c) October.
(d) November.

3. How many inches of whiskey are left in the whiskey bottle after the fruitcakes are finished?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

4. Who is Queenie?
(a) A relative.
(b) A dog.
(c) A horse.
(d) A store keeper.

5. The woman states that "we can't mess around with" what?
(a) Queenie.
(b) The relatives.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) The fruitcakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Haha Jones' establishment found?

2. How much is the offer for the tree at first?

3. What do Truman and the woman call their Christmas savings?

4. Why are there no birds singing before the woman gets out of bed?

5. How many relatives walk in on the celebration of sending out all the fruitcakes?

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