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

2. Why does Miss Coulson ask when Mrs. Widdup's vacation begins?
(a) She is hoping to get away from the house for a while, herself.
(b) She will need to make arrangements for Mr. Coulson's care.
(c) She is eager to get Mrs. Widdup away from Mr. Coulson.
(d) She is wondering if Mr. Coulson will try to go away with Mrs. Widdup.

3. What is clear in the first interaction between Mr. Coulson, Miss Coulson, and Mrs. Widdup?
(a) Both Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup are aware that Miss Coulson will disapprove of them having a relationship.
(b) Mr. Coulson is used to having to trick Miss Coulson in order to get his way.
(c) Mrs. Widdup is much more intelligent than she seems at first.
(d) Miss Coulson has no idea that Mr. Coulson has romantic intentions toward Mrs. Widdup.

4. What is implied about Miss Coulson when she looks at the flowers "with the eye of a botanist" (334)?
(a) She is thinking of cutting them down.
(b) She is curious.
(c) She is very intelligent.
(d) She is logical and unemotional.

5. When Miss Coulson stands thinking at the window, to what insects does she mentally compare Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup?
(a) Fleas.
(b) Mayflies.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Cockroaches.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Widdup is described as "comely" (333). What does this mean is true about her?

3. Which neighborhood does Mr. Coulson live in?

4. When Mr. Coulson asks for his "aconite," what is he asking for (333)?

5. How many years apart are Miss Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's ages?

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