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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a typical focus of Almeda's work?
(a) Nature.
(b) Urban settings.
(c) Gardens.
(d) Forests.

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

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

4. What was the nature of Almeda's father's business?
(a) Dry goods.
(b) Harnesses.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

5. Which of the following does not describe the picture of Almeda in the book?
(a) Gray hair.
(b) Rather plain.
(c) Only 25.
(d) Vibrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almeda is removed from _________________ in the town.

2. Which of the following roles did Almeda not assume for her father after the death of her mother?

3. How did Almeda's mother die?

4. All the people in town are under what age?

5. Almeda would rather write about ____________ than cooking.

(see the answer key)

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