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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Jarvis Poulter been in town?
(a) A few years.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few months.
(d) A few weeks.

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

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

4. Who does Almeda seek out for help with the woman?
(a) Her minister.
(b) Jarvis.
(c) Her next door neighbor.
(d) The police.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the narrator not mention as inhabiting the town?

2. What does Almeda do when trying to decide how to handle the situation outside her house?

3. How did Almeda's younger brother and sister die?

4. What does Jarvis' callous behavior show to Almeda?

5. Where does Jarvis take Almeda today?

(see the answer key)

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