2. Who died and left his beloved behind, bidding her to be brave?
(a) Charles Webster.
(b) Henry Phipps.
(c) Harlan Sewall.
(d) Father Malloy.

3. In what did Mabel Osborne see her life?
(a) A discarded banana peel.
(b) A drooping geranium.
(c) Gray dish water.
(d) Unfolded laundry.

4. What was the name of Lucinda Matlock's husband?
(a) Davis.
(b) Henry.
(c) William.
(d) Milton.

5. How long did Isaiah Beethoven discover he had to live?
(a) One year.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Less than one year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Archibald Higbie move to?

2. On whom does The Spooniad focus?

3. Who believed a close friend or relative must speak to God on your behalf if you die having always rejected Him?

4. Who is sent by the conservative party to intimidate voters?

5. When did Hamlet Micure have visions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are there many references to soldiers and war in the section beginning with Magrady Graham and ending with Mabel Osborne?

2. What does the alligator rising out of the mud in Arlo Will's epitaph symbolize?

3. The section beginning with Magrady Graham and ending with Mabel Osborne contains several stories by residents who are considered enlightened souls. Give at least two examples of these residents.

4. Who killed Tom Merritt? What happened to Mrs. Merritt and her lover after Tom's murder?

5. Herman Altman and Columbus Cheney introduce the idea of reincarnation to the Anthology. Does this fit in with the Anthology's theme of spiritual evolution? If so, how? If not, why not?

6. What is one theme in the section beginning with William H. Herndon and ending with Alfonzo Churchill?

7. Compare and contrast Zilpha Marsh and Lydia Humphrey.

8. Why might it be important to treat your friends and family well, according to Le Roy Goldman?

9. What is the explanation given about The Spooniad?

10. What does Lyman King say about Fate?

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