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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Murray meet his wife?
(a) They attended the same college.
(b) They met on a blind date.
(c) They were high school sweethearts.
(d) She used to work in Murray's store.

2. Who rescued the man in #79 when he was shot down over France?
(a) American ground troops.
(b) The French Underground.
(c) Polish citizens.
(d) Local peasants.

3. Why does Almeda not venture outside to find out about the noises?
(a) She thinks someone else will look into it.
(b) She never goes out after dark.
(c) She doesn't think it is any of her business.
(d) She is afraid.

4. The family in #25 opened what type of shop?
(a) Sweets shop.
(b) Tailoring shop.
(c) Jewelry shop.
(d) Hobby shop.

5. Which of the following does Averill NOT do on deck each night?
(a) Drink champagne.
(b) Sit quietly.
(c) Tells a story in her head.
(d) Sings a hymn in her head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which man on board the ship seems interested in June?

2. Why did the narrator's mother leave the farm?

3. The card written by the schoolboy claims that _____________________ is his favorite book.

4. What is the job of the man in #20?

5. Why does Flora write a letter to the narrator after a long time of no correspondence?

(see the answer key)

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