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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Almeda thinks the items around her ________________.
(a) Come alive.
(b) Are out of style.
(c) Are beautiful.
(d) Are shabby.

2. What does Jarvis do to the woman at the gate?
(a) Kicks her.
(b) Throws water on her.
(c) Helps her up.
(d) Spits on her.

3. What does Almeda think she hears outside?
(a) A rock thrown through her window.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) Someone being murdered.
(d) A street light being broken.

4. In what year was the book of poetry written?
(a) 2002.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1972.

5. How can Jarvis Poulter's lifestyle be characterized?
(a) Eclectic.
(b) Cultured.
(c) Completely masculine.
(d) Primitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is called into question at the end of the story?

2. What is unique about Almeda in her family?

3. Who does Almeda visit in Section 4.

4. Which of the following does Almeda not have any skill for?

5. For whom is the nerve tonic primarily prescribed?

(see the answer key)

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