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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's family's home sits on what street?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Oyster.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Opal.

2. In what business is Jarvis Poulter engaged?
(a) Law.
(b) Education.
(c) Finance.
(d) Salt mines.

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

4. What is the setting of MENESETEUNG?
(a) Ontario, Canada.
(b) Boston.
(c) Harlem, New York.
(d) Minnesota.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the nature of Almeda's father's business?

2. Almeda is not considered to be _______________ yet.

3. All the people in town are under what age?

4. Which of the following does Almeda not prefer to do?

5. What is the narrator's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author indicate Almeda's social standing in the town?

2. What happens when Almeda decides to make grape jelly one day?

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

4. How is Almeda torn by what she sees married women doing to their husbands and the desire for Jarvis to show some sign of affection?

5. Why does Almeda now live alone?

6. Why does Almeda weigh the existence of a man in her life?

7. Almeda is finally exhausted and falls asleep to be awakened by what disturbing noise?

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

9. What does Almeda decide that the name and premise of her amazing poem will be?

10. What is Almeda shocked by the woman's body and whose help does she enlist?

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