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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Old Babes in the Wood (291-308).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Bad Teeth," what do the women eat at tea?
(a) Mini Sandwiches.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Cakes.
(d) Scones.

2. When Nell and Lizzie's childhood moments are described this is an example of what?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Personification.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Backstory.

3. In "Impatient Griselda," what sound does the annoyed alien say only snacks make?
(a) Sobbing.
(b) Panicking.
(c) Singing.
(d) Whimpering.

4. In "My Evil Mother," what reason does the narrator’s father give for leaving?
(a) He had an affair.
(b) He didn’t want to be a father.
(c) His drinking got out of hand.
(d) Her mother was always right.

5. What perspective is used in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) Third person.
(b) Second person.
(c) Omniscient narration.
(d) First person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bad Teeth," where did Lynne’s alleged affair occur?

2. Which literary device is this an example of: “funeral scarf from stem to stern” (61)?

3. In "Airborne," what does Myrna complain about?

4. In "Freeforall," how are overly aggressive males eliminated?

5. In "Wooden Box," what fruit are Tig and Nell forced to rely on?

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