1. What is implied by the number of days for which Miss Coulson orders extra ice?
(a) She knows that after five days Mr. Coulson will be too irritated to talk to Mrs. Widdup at all.
(b) She wants the deliveries to last until Mrs. Widdup leaves for vacation.
(c) She thinks that she will need five days to get to know the iceman better.
(d) She thinks that the flowers will be done blooming in five days.

2. Which bird is Mr. Coulson said to be "elder brother" to in May?
(a) Robin.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Chickadee.
(d) Turtle-dove.

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

4. What is the first indication that Mrs. Widdup does not listen carefully?
(a) She does not pay attention to how much medication she is supposed to give Mr. Coulson.
(b) She interrupts Mr. Coulson when he is speaking.
(c) She does not respond to the question that Mr. Coulson asks her.
(d) She thinks that Mr. Coulson is telling her about his feelings for another woman.

5. What is the implication of the passage "She blushed. Oh, yes, it can be done. Just hold your breath and compress the diaphragm" (333)?
(a) Blushing happens when the diaphragm is contracted too forcefully.
(b) In her excitement, Mrs. Widdup can barely breathe.
(c) Most people blush on purpose.
(d) Mrs. Widdup may be faking her reaction to Mr. Coulson.