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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Almeda attribute her ill feelings this morning?
(a) Menstruation.
(b) The flu.
(c) Allergies.
(d) Food intolerance.

2. What do the boys of the town have time to do?
(a) Get part time jobs.
(b) Clear new roads.
(c) Roam the streets looking for trouble.
(d) Learn new trades.

3. Why does the town attract relatively young people?
(a) It has great outdoor recreation.
(b) It is in a very cold climate.
(c) It has great schools.
(d) It is an unsettled area.

4. All the people in town are under what age?
(a) 100.
(b) 30.
(c) 75.
(d) 50.

5. What is Jarvis Poulter's marital status?
(a) Married.
(b) Divorced.
(c) Single.
(d) Widower.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is the first time in her life that Almeda __________________________.

2. Where does Almeda go after Jarvis leaves?

3. According to Almeda, marriage would mean __________________ existence.

4. How many years have passed since the publication of Almeda's book?

5. What does Almeda decide to call her poem?

(see the answer key)

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