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

2. Which of the Great Lakes is Champlain said to have sailed?
(a) Lake Huron.
(b) Lake Superior.
(c) Lake Ontario.
(d) Lake Erie.

3. In what year do the events of Section 2 occur?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1865.

4. Where is there speculation about a courtship between Jarvis and Almeda?
(a) In the women's clubs.
(b) In church.
(c) In the restaurants.
(d) In the Vidette.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Almeda's lifestyle could be characterized as _______________.

2. What does Almeda try to project around Jarvis?

3. What is the title of one of Almeda's poems?

4. What format is MENESETEUNG?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the first newspaper article describe Almeda's death?

2. How does Almeda behave in her life?

3. Who is Jarvis Poulter?

4. From where does the narrator glean information about daily life in Almeda's town?

5. What frugal activities does Jarvis do even though he is a wealthy man?

6. What does Almeda's doctor think would be a good remedy for her sleeplessness?

7. What is the story of MENESETEUNG?

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

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

10. Who is Queen Aggie and what is her role in the town?

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