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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Marry Month of May".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Coulson continues quoting the poem and mentions "a livelier iris," what does Mrs. Widdup think he is talking about? (333)
(a) A bird.
(b) Eyes.
(c) The Irish.
(d) Flowers.

2. What does the narrator warn the reader to "never trust" (333)?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Hyacinths.
(c) May.
(d) Warm breezes.

3. Which of the following literary techniques is used in the title "The Marry Month of May"?
(a) Paronomasia.
(b) Paraprosdokian.
(c) Anaphora.
(d) Synecdoche.

4. What does the narrator call the "most potent weapons of insidious May" (334)?
(a) Birds.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Sunny days.
(d) Warm breezes.

5. What are the details about the iceman's sleeves and hat intended to convey?
(a) He thinks that Miss Coulson may be in love with him.
(b) He is conceited and self-absorbed.
(c) He has lower-class manners.
(d) He is trying to show respect for Miss Coulson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is implied by the number of days for which Miss Coulson orders extra ice?

2. When Mr. Coulson is irritated, he complains that no one in the house does what?

3. What is the first indication that Mrs. Widdup does not listen carefully?

4. What are the "portières" that Miss Coulson is sitting near?

5. What point is made through the juxtaposition of Mr. Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's comments about springtime?

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