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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Almeda always try to conduct herself in town?
(a) Without speaking to anyone.
(b) With lots of friends.
(c) With lots of fun.
(d) With propriety.

2. Almeda's lifestyle could be characterized as _______________.
(a) Neglected.
(b) Bohemian.
(c) Outcast.
(d) Privileged.

3. What is the name of the local newspaper in town?
(a) Times.
(b) Vigilante.
(c) Vidette.
(d) Observer.

4. Where does Almeda think that Jarvis might take her?
(a) Dinner and dancing.
(b) The opera.
(c) A ride in the country.
(d) Church social.

5. How many sections are included in MENESETEUNG?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

6. Who is the author of MENESETEUNG?
(a) Alice Monrovia.
(b) Alicia Monroe.
(c) Alice Munro.
(d) Allison Munro.

7. What is the title of one of Almeda's poems?
(a) Champagne Bubbles Tickle My Mouth.
(b) Champlain at the Mouth of the Meneseteung.
(c) Drinking Champagne on the Meneseteung.
(d) Complaints from the Mouth of Meneseteung.

8. How long is school in session each year?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 12 months.

9. What is the name of the book from which the lines at the beginning of each section are taken?
(a) Offerings.
(b) Regrets.
(c) Salutations.
(d) Promises.

10. How did Almeda's younger brother and sister die?
(a) Fever.
(b) House fire.
(c) Car accident.
(d) Drowning.

11. Which of the following roles did Almeda not assume for her father after the death of her mother?
(a) Companion.
(b) Business partner.
(c) Hostess.
(d) Housekeeper.

12. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Alameda Joiner Roth.
(b) Almeda Joynt Roth.
(c) Alexandra Joynt Roth.
(d) Almeda Joyner Roth.

13. Almeda has no need for ____________________.
(a) Companionship.
(b) Games.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Money.

14. Almeda waits for Jarvis to ________________________.
(a) Finish his tea.
(b) Take her out driving
(c) Ask her to dinner.
(d) Make the first romantic move.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Jarvis Poulter's lifestyle be characterized?

2. The fact that Almeda is an independent spirit and does not fit into 1800s society but would be applauded in the 1990s is called ______________.

3. What would Almeda like to receive from Jarvis?

4. Jarvis has given Almeda ______________________.

5. According to Almeda, marriage would mean __________________ existence.

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