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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Almeda's mother die?
(a) Grief.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Heart attack.

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

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

4. What kind of jelly does Almeda decide to make one day?
(a) Elderberry.
(b) Apple.
(c) Grape.
(d) Strawberry.

5. What format is MENESETEUNG?
(a) Novel.
(b) Short story.
(c) Essay.
(d) Play.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what business is Jarvis Poulter engaged?

2. As the day progresses, Almeda is in a state of _______________.

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

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

5. What makes Almeda content?

(see the answer key)

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