View a FREE sample

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

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

3. When the author compares May to Circe and explains the comparison at length, what literary technique is he using?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Synechdoche.
(d) Anaphora.

4. When Mr. Coulson asks for his "aconite," what is he asking for (333)?
(a) An herbal medicine used to treat pain and inflammation.
(b) A hot breakfast cereal, like porridge or gruel.
(c) A religious text that provides commentary on the Bible.
(d) A wooden cane with a carved top.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Widdup?

2. The story opens with the word "prithee" (332). What does this word mean in this context?

3. Which of the following literary techniques is used in the title "The Marry Month of May"?

4. With which motif is Miss Coulson most identified?

5. What are the details about the iceman's sleeves and hat intended to convey?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 257 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample