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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. What does Mr. Coulson call Mrs. Widdup when she starts talking about "ivy and hand-organs" (335)?
(a) A fool.
(b) "My dear."
(c) Insane.
(d) A romantic.

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

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

4. When "May holds up a chiding finger," (332), what is May's intention?
(a) To indicate the "first" of something.
(b) To indicate a pause.
(c) To indicate a direction.
(d) To scold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the "portières" that Miss Coulson is sitting near?

2. What is Mrs. Widdup's job?

3. What information does Mrs. Widdup give Mr. Coulson that contradicts what Miss Coulson told him earlier?

4. 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?

5. Mrs. Widdup is described as "comely" (333). What does this mean is true about her?

(see the answer key)

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