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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the day progresses, Almeda is in a state of _______________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Agitation.
(c) Panic.
(d) Delirium.

2. What is called into question at the end of the story?
(a) Romance.
(b) Religion.
(c) Authenticity.
(d) Philosophy.

3. The hoodlums supposedly harassed Almeda just like they harassed ___________________.
(a) The minister.
(b) Queen Aggie.
(c) Jarvis.
(d) The street walkers.

4. What does Almeda put on to go outside and check on the woman?
(a) A raincoat.
(b) A cape.
(c) A hat.
(d) A shawl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the literary technique called when the narrator ends the story by discovering Almeda's grave?

2. What does Almeda plan to do with the jelly?

3. How long after Almeda's death did Jarvis die?

4. Which of the following does Jarvis not do at Almeda's house this morning?

5. Almeda thinks the items around her ________________.

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