1. What does Miss Coulson's believe about love?
(a) That it is inconvenient.
(b) That it is humiliating.
(c) That it is a pretense.
(d) That it is overpowering.

2. Mrs. Widdup is described as "comely" (333). What does this mean is true about her?
(a) She is funny.
(b) She is a hard worker.
(c) She is clever.
(d) She is attractive.

3. When Mr. Coulson complains about the cold, what is his servant's response?
(a) He shuts the windows.
(b) He calls for Mrs. Widdup.
(c) He offers to investigate the problem.
(d) He laughs.

4. Which of the following literary techniques is used in the title "The Marry Month of May"?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Personification.
(d) Understatement.

5. Which neighborhood does Mr. Coulson live in?
(a) Gramercy Park.
(b) Lincoln Square.
(c) Carnegie Hill.
(d) Chelsea.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the iceman tells Miss Coulson, "It'll be a pleasure to fix things up for you any way you please," the narrator comments "Alas for May" (334). What is implied by this comment?

2. Why does Mrs. Widdup go into Mr. Coulson's room in the afternoon on the second day of the story?

3. What is implied about Miss Coulson when she looks at the flowers "with the eye of a botanist" (334)?

4. What physical gesture of affection does Mr. Coulson make toward Mrs. Widdup?

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

(see the answer key)

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