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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Oh, What Avails.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following has NOT prompted Jarvis to want to propose marriage to Almeda?
(a) Seeing her balancing her check book.
(b) Seeing her hair in disarray.
(c) Seeing her in her nightdress.
(d) Seeing her in an agitated state.

2. How does Almeda view the man in #41?
(a) As a prospective husband.
(b) As a nuisance.
(c) As a community leader.
(d) As a troublemaker.

3. Why do Murray and his wife drive to see a doctor?
(a) His wife finds a lump which may be cancerous.
(b) His wife thinks that she may be pregnant.
(c) They are having annual check-ups.
(d) Murray has been having dizzy spells.

4. Who is the narrator of "Meneseteung"?
(a) The protagonist.
(b) The narrator is unknown.
(c) The town's mayor.
(d) A Baptist minister.

5. What is Joan's hometown?
(a) Logan.
(b) Pierce.
(c) Portland.
(d) Lyons.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man Matilda married turned out to be a ____________________.

2. As a result of a childhood accident, Joan's brother ____________________.

3. What does Joan learn about her brother?

4. How many times has Almeda been married?

5. Where do Murray and Barbara see a card written by a schoolboy?

(see the answer key)

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