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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is there speculation about a courtship between Jarvis and Almeda?
(a) In church.
(b) In the Vidette.
(c) In the restaurants.
(d) In the women's clubs.

2. Which of the following does the narrator not mention as inhabiting the town?
(a) Philanthropists.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Hoodlums.
(d) Con men.

3. What does the doctor prescribe for Almeda?
(a) Milk of Magnesia.
(b) Nerve medicine.
(c) Vitamin C.
(d) Antibiotics.

4. Jarvis has given Almeda ______________________.
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) Some stock in his company.
(c) Investment tips.
(d) No indication of romantic interests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jarvis never escorts Almeda to _____________.

2. Why does Almeda visit her doctor?

3. Almeda can smell soap and ______________ scents on Jarvis' jacket.

4. Almeda's house is on the corner of Pearl and ___________ Streets.

5. Who is the protagonist of the story?

(see the answer key)

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