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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What technique is used in the phrase "those big willows with the wild grape hanging on to them like monkeys' shaggy arms" (63)?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Personification.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Synechdoche.

2. Why is the house lit by candlelight when Rupert comes in one night?
(a) The electricity has gone out in a storm.
(b) Enid has turned off the lights to let the children sleep downstairs.
(c) Enid is trying to create a romantic atmosphere.
(d) The electricity has been shut off for nonpayment.

3. When Mrs. Quinn stares at Enid as if she wants to talk, what does Enid ask her?
(a) Why she refuses to speak to her daughters.
(b) Whether she wants to see a priest or minister.
(c) Why she has been such a terrible wife to Rupert.
(d) Whether she is uncomfortable or hungry.

4. When she is cleaning the Quinns' house in the middle of the night, what does Enid realize?
(a) The Quinns are much poorer than she realized.
(b) The children need to be given some chores.
(c) Rupert has actually not lived in the house for some time.
(d) Mrs. Quinn was a careless housekeeper.

5. Once she asks Rupert about his wife's accusation, what does Enid expect his attitude toward her to be?
(a) Suspicion.
(b) Relief.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day of the funeral, what has Enid brought along to the Quinn house in her purse?

2. What is Rupert supposed to be doing on the day that the murder occurs?

3. What does Mrs. Quinn realize when she gets the keys from Mr. Willens's pocket?

4. On page 44, what does Enid's mother compare Enid to?

5. What is Mr. Willens ostensibly doing when Rupert sneaks back into the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Rupert comes into the house, what does he see happening between his wife and Mr. Willens?

2. What does Rupert find on the front seat of Mr. Willens's car, and what does Mrs. Quinn think about it?

3. When Mrs. Quinn gets agitated on the day she listens to the radio show, what does she question Enid about?

4. What connection between her illness and the murder does Mrs. Quinn see?

5. What does Enid do for the children on the day following their mother's confession, and why?

6. How has Enid's job changed because of World War II?

7. Describe the immediate aftereffects that Mrs. Quinn's confession has on Enid.

8. What is Enid's plan for her encounter with Rupert after the funeral?

9. What is Rupert's reaction to what he sees happening between his wife and Mr. Willens?

10. Why has Enid dressed up for her encounter with Rupert after the funeral?

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