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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is not a typical focus of Almeda's work?
(a) Nature.
(b) Gardens.
(c) Forests.
(d) Urban settings.

4. Almeda thinks that married women have to _____________________.
(a) Clean too much.
(b) Give up careers.
(c) Deal with in-laws.
(d) Mold their husbands.

5. Which of the following does Almeda not have any skill for?
(a) Writing.
(b) Crocheting.
(c) Studying.
(d) Spelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almeda can smell soap and ______________ scents on Jarvis' jacket.

2. Almeda's house is on the corner of Pearl and ___________ Streets.

3. How is Almeda portrayed in the story?

4. What is the role of the narrator in MENESETEUNG?

5. What do the boys of the town have time to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Almeda realize she does not care for Jarvis?

2. How do the pressures of society weigh on Almeda?

3. What news about Almeda and Jarvis is printed in the local paper?

4. What revelation regarding authenticity does the narrator make?

5. What does the narrator say about making wrong conclusions about people?

6. How does the author write Section 6 of the story?

7. What is the story of MENESETEUNG?

8. What does Almeda do for the very first time in her life today?

9. What is the narrator's opinion on the individual when recounting history?

10. Where does Almeda live?

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