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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. According to the narrator, what does May want humans to remember?
(a) That they should be kind to one another.
(b) That they are also animals.
(c) That they are not immortal.
(d) That they should be grateful for the coming summer.

2. Where does Miss Coulson meet the iceman on the next morning?
(a) In the park across from the house.
(b) In the vacant lot next door.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In the kitchen.

3. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?
(a) Treadwell.
(b) Marley.
(c) Higgins.
(d) Foster.

4. There are "jonquils" near where Mr. Coulson is sitting. What are jonquils?
(a) They are a small sparrow-like bird.
(b) They are a kind of daffodil, a flower.
(c) They are thick woolen blankets.
(d) They are decorative figures common in early 20th century homes.

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. How does Miss Coulson spend the afternoon after her conversation with her father about the cold?

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

3. What is clear in the first interaction between Mr. Coulson, Miss Coulson, and Mrs. Widdup?

4. Who is Miss Van Meeker Constantia Coulson?

5. When Mr. Coulson continues quoting the poem and mentions "a livelier iris," what does Mrs. Widdup think he is talking about? (333)

(see the answer key)

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