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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose obituary follows Almeda's?
(a) Her cook's.
(b) Jarvis'.
(c) Her father's.
(d) Queen Aggie.

2. What is the literary technique called when the narrator ends the story by discovering Almeda's grave?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Flashback.
(d) Foreshadowing.

3. What is happening in the house to mirror Almeda's menstrual flow?
(a) Overflowing pitcher of cranberry juice.
(b) A bottle of red wine vinegar.
(c) A spilled bottle of wine.
(d) Overflowing grape juice.

4. Which of the following does the doctor not recommend for Almeda?
(a) Joining a garden club.
(b) Scrubbing floors.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Doing the laundry.

5. Who does Almeda visit in Section 4.
(a) Minister.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator feels that there are not enough people who _______________________.

2. The narrator thinks it is important to discover ____________________.

3. What is called into question at the end of the story?

4. In what year did Almeda die?

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

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