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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Friend of My Youth" is a story about _____________________.
(a) prejudice.
(b) the search for love.
(c) the gap between generations.
(d) greed and envy.

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

4. What does Neil eventually admit to Brenda?
(a) He is going back to his wife.
(b) He did take money from the sweet shop girl.
(c) He was never married.
(d) He is still married.

5. What does Robert do when Ellie dies?
(a) Moves to California.
(b) Sells the farm.
(c) Shoots himself.
(d) Marries the nurse.

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

7. In contrast to her lover, Brenda's husband feels as heavy as ______________________.
(a) a wrecking ball.
(b) a truck.
(c) a ton of blankets.
(d) a load of bricks.

8. What is Almeda's vocation?
(a) Sculptor.
(b) Poet.
(c) Novelist.
(d) Painter.

9. What leaves a big stain on the floor of Almeda's house?
(a) Varnish.
(b) Raspberry pie.
(c) Grape jelly.
(d) Red wine.

10. Brenda's lover tells her about a/an _______________ family which moved to his hometown.
(a) French.
(b) Croatian.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

11. What is Almeda's last name?
(a) Robinson.
(b) Morton.
(c) Ross.
(d) Roth.

12. Hazel decides to travel to a town in which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Scotland.

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

14. What does Jarvis tell Almeda which means that he intends to propose marriage?
(a) He wants to take her on a vacation.
(b) He will walk with her to church.
(c) He wants her to meet with him and his banker.
(d) He wants to take her to his parents' home for dinner.

15. Which of the following sounds does Almeda NOT hear when she is awakened one night?
(a) People yelling.
(b) Sounds of violence.
(c) A fence breaking.
(d) A record playing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Brenda's husband work before his accident?

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

5. What are the results of Barbara's medical tests?

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