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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Almeda take the nerve medicine?
(a) With meals.
(b) Four times a day.
(c) Only once.
(d) Twice a day.

2. The literary device in which Almeda experiences delirium with a tonic meant to produce calm is called what?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Irony.
(d) Allegory.

3. What does Almeda do when trying to decide how to handle the situation outside her house?
(a) Turns off all the lights.
(b) Paces the floor.
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Calls the police.

4. What does Jarvis' callous behavior show to Almeda?
(a) He is foul-mouthed.
(b) He is a man's man.
(c) He is very strong.
(d) She is no longer interested in him.

5. What does the narrator hope to find at the end of the story?
(a) Jarvis Poulter's grave.
(b) Almeda's house.
(c) The Meneseteung River.
(d) Almeda's grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What revelation does the narrator share about Almeda's story?

2. What makes Almeda content?

3. What does the doctor think would make Almeda feel better?

4. The narrator thinks it is fair to _______________.

5. What does Almeda put into her beverage?

(see the answer keys)

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