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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. All the people in town are under what age?
(a) 50.
(b) 75.
(c) 100.
(d) 30.

2. Almeda keeps her distance both physically and _______________ in town.
(a) Politically.
(b) Mentally.
(c) Socially.
(d) Financially.

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

4. Which of the following does not contribute to the beauty of the swamp?
(a) Mist.
(b) Tall trees.
(c) Parks.
(d) Sunlight.

5. Which of the following does the narrator not mention as inhabiting the town?
(a) Hoodlums.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Philanthropists.
(d) Con men.

6. What is unique about Queen Aggie?
(a) She is always drunk.
(b) She can put her legs behind her head.
(c) She has a white streak on the front of her hair.
(d) She can speak ten languages.

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

8. Almeda can smell soap and ______________ scents on Jarvis' jacket.
(a) Tobacco.
(b) After shave.
(c) Hair tonic.
(d) Cologne.

9. What kind of life does Almeda instinctively desire?
(a) Religious.
(b) Married.
(c) Fun-filled.
(d) Independent.

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

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

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

13. What is the role of the narrator in MENESETEUNG?
(a) Greek chorus.
(b) Curious observer.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Stage manager.

14. How is Almeda's spirit portrayed in the story?
(a) Cloying.
(b) Long suffering.
(c) Independent.
(d) Guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What format is MENESETEUNG?

2. How many sections are included in MENESETEUNG?

3. Where does Almeda think that Jarvis might take her?

4. Who built the home in which Almeda lives?

5. How is Almeda portrayed in the story?

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