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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the narrator's name?
(a) It is not known.
(b) Percy.
(c) Alicia.
(d) Jane.

2. Which of the following does Almeda not have any skill for?
(a) Spelling.
(b) Writing.
(c) Studying.
(d) Crocheting.

3. How does the author show Almeda's naivete about the life of the lower class people in town?
(a) She always gives to charities.
(b) She does not give to charities.
(c) She thinks the swamp is beautiful.
(d) She never goes outside or talks to anyone.

4. How do the boys in town move Queen Aggie from place to place?
(a) In a car.
(b) In a wagon.
(c) In a wheelbarrow.
(d) On a horse.

5. In what business is Jarvis Poulter engaged?
(a) Law.
(b) Education.
(c) Finance.
(d) Salt mines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Almeda go after Jarvis leaves?

2. What does Jarvis Poulter take from the town to save money at home?

3. The literary device in which Almeda experiences delirium with a tonic meant to produce calm is called what?

4. Where does Almeda stay most of the time?

5. Who is the person that the boys of the town constantly harass?

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