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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Almeda see slumped against her fence in the morning?
(a) A woman.
(b) A bum.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A child.

2. What observation does Morris' bookkeeper make about Matilda?
(a) She is a saint.
(b) She is a husband stealer.
(c) She is a little crazy.
(d) She is still beautiful.

3. 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 in her nightdress.
(c) Seeing her hair in disarray.
(d) Seeing her in an agitated state.

4. What does Murray catch Victor doing when he comes home one day?
(a) Stealing food.
(b) Taking money from the register.
(c) Watching Barbara sunbathing.
(d) Setting fire to the drapes.

5. What street in Almeda's town has some undesirable homes and people?
(a) Pearl Street.
(b) Maple Street.
(c) Juniper Street.
(d) Mulberry Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of business does Murray inherit from his father?

2. What business do Murray and his wife now own?

3. What was Barbara's response when Murray asked if she and Victor were having an affair?

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

5. How did Murray meet his wife?

(see the answer key)

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