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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following does Almeda not prefer to do?
(a) Cook.
(b) Write poetry.
(c) Read.
(d) Study.

5. Section 2 explains the _________________ in the town.
(a) Class distinction.
(b) Culture.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Schools.

6. What would Almeda regret if she were to go on a drive in the country with Jarvis?
(a) Jarvis' presence.
(b) Not bringing a coat.
(c) Losing an afternoon of reading.
(d) Not having an umbrella.

7. What did Almeda's father leave her when he died?
(a) The family home and estate.
(b) A pile of debts.
(c) The family business.
(d) There was nothing to leave.

8. Section 3 introduces which character?
(a) Jarvis Portman.
(b) Jarvis Porter.
(c) Jarvis Poulter.
(d) Jared Pouter.

9. Almeda is not considered to be _______________ yet.
(a) An accomplished author.
(b) An old maid.
(c) A philanthropist.
(d) A wealthy woman.

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

11. How is Almeda portrayed in the story?
(a) A sickly girl.
(b) A dour spinster.
(c) A blushing bride.
(d) A vivacious young woman.

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

13. Almeda lives in a ________________ society.
(a) Primitive.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Male-dominated.
(d) Cultural.

14. According to Almeda, men are ______________ creatures.
(a) Domineering.
(b) Incurious.
(c) Boring.
(d) Irresponsible.

15. What does Almeda think she would be if Jarvis were to ask her for a drive in the country?
(a) Scared.
(b) Conflicted.
(c) Bored.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almeda has no instincts for _________________.

2. From whose perspective is MENESETEUNG told?

3. In what year do the events of Section 2 occur?

4. In what business is Jarvis Poulter engaged?

5. Which of the following does not contribute to the beauty of the swamp?

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