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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 the narrator lists the kinds of inappropriate relationships that May encourages, one of the items in the list is "old chaps" who dress up and "parade in front of the Normal School" (332). Who are these old men trying to impress with their fancy clothing?
(a) Young women training to become school teachers.
(b) Female college professors.
(c) Lower-class college-aged women.
(d) Schoolgirls.

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

3. What point is made through the juxtaposition of Mr. Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's comments about springtime?
(a) Mrs. Widdup is a much more emotional person than Mr. Coulson is.
(b) They have very different points of view about springtime.
(c) There is a significant gap in their education and social classes.
(d) Mrs. Widdup does not return Mr. Coulson's affections.

4. What physical gesture of affection does Mr. Coulson make toward Mrs. Widdup?
(a) He touches her arm.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He holds her hand.
(d) He strokes her hair.

5. How many years apart are Miss Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's ages?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) They are the same age.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Coulson stands thinking at the window, to what insects does she mentally compare Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup?

2. What is the implication of the passage "She blushed. Oh, yes, it can be done. Just hold your breath and compress the diaphragm" (333)?

3. Which neighborhood does Mr. Coulson live in?

4. Which bird is Mr. Coulson said to be "elder brother" to in May?

5. On page 334, the narrator refers to the "panoply" of Miss Coulson's "unthrilled bosom." What is the meaning of "panoply" in this context?

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