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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. Which of the following is not the typical assumption for a woman's life in the late a1880s?
(a) Mother.
(b) Wife.
(c) Hostess.
(d) Unmarried poet.

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

3. Almeda would rather write about ____________ than cooking.
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Holidays.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Dresses.

4. What does Jarvis Poulter take from the town to save money at home?
(a) Food and coal.
(b) Water and coal.
(c) Water and food.
(d) Water and gas.

5. How long has Jarvis Poulter been in town?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few years.
(d) A few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almeda waits for Jarvis to ________________________.

2. What format is MENESETEUNG?

3. Almeda has no instincts for _________________.

4. Almeda lives in a ________________ society.

5. What is the name of the book from which the lines at the beginning of each section are taken?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Almeda describe the swamp she sees from her window?

4. What does Almeda see when she looks outside for the noise and what does she do about what she discovers?

5. To what does the author compare the flow of people and time?

6. How does Almeda react to the nerve tonic from the doctor?

7. What does Almeda think about in her delirious state?

8. How many sections are in the story and how are they begun?

9. What would it mean if Jarvis were to escort Almeda to church some evening or Sunday instead of just walking her home?

10. How does Almeda get out of having to see Jarvis again today?

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