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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the winter months, where does the family stay in "A Mountain Day"?
(a) New York.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) Maine.
(d) Colorado.

2. Who does Emma see at the museum?
(a) Alex.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Albert.
(d) Alfred.

3. What is the name of Beatrice's third fiance?
(a) Mr. Onslager.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Tom.
(d) Marten.

4. How has the man at the museum changed since the last time Emma saw him?
(a) He has gotten married.
(b) He has become richer.
(c) He has lost everything.
(d) He has become more popular.

5. What is Lottie's last name?
(a) Sprint.
(b) Hurdler.
(c) Jump.
(d) Leap.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many maids die in "A Mountain Day"?

2. What is Polly's last name?

3. What part of Angelica's body ages first?

4. What day is it when the woman goes to church in "Between the Porch and the Altar"?

5. What did Mr. Murphy give Daisy and her sisters?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is anonymity a theme in "The Philosophy Lesson"?

2. How does the government play a role in "A Summer Day"?

3. How does Ella show that she loves her horse?

4. What is the community reaction to Emily getting the evangelists kicked out of town, and why?

5. What expectations did Emma have about intellectuals and how did this change?

6. Compare Emily to Lottie.

7. How does the title of the story, "The Liberation", tie in with Polly's story?

8. What do Polly's actions after she learns that her fiance has died represent?

9. Why does Judy think that her happiest day was the day in the mountains?

10. What lesson does Emily learn from Lottie?

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