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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hold Me Fast, Don't Let Me Pass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Brenda's lover's hometown?
(a) Portland.
(b) Mackinac.
(c) Marblehead.
(d) Five Points.

2. In the poem recited by Miss Dobie, the girl's lover was taken away by ______________.
(a) fairies.
(b) police officers.
(c) the sea.
(d) thugs.

3. What does the narrator reflect on regarding her own mother?
(a) She never truly loved her.
(b) She might not have known her as well as she thought.
(c) She had potential to be someone great.
(d) She was a saint to live with her abusive husband.

4. How does Almeda let Jarvis know that she won't be going to church today?
(a) She puts a note on her door.
(b) She puts a note under the windshield of his car.
(c) She telephones him.
(d) She puts a note on his door.

5. Which of the following is NOT how the narrator thinks about Flora?
(a) Generous.
(b) Prudish.
(c) Busybody.
(d) Self-righteous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the girl in #28 pay local boys to do?

2. To whom does Miss Dobie seem to be directing the poem?

3. With whom is Brenda having an affair?

4. How old is Hazel?

5. What is Almeda's vocation?

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