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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. How old is Mrs. Widdup?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 49.
(d) 35.

2. The story opens with the word "prithee" (332). What does this word mean in this context?
(a) Please, I am begging you.
(b) I disapprove of this.
(c) Keep this information secret.
(d) Listen carefully.

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

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

5. 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?
(a) Miss Coulson would not have to scheme against Mr. Coulson if it were not for the season.
(b) The iceman is flirting a little bit with Miss Coulson.
(c) The iceman is mocking Miss Coulson for making such a strange request.
(d) Miss Coulson has deliberately given the iceman the wrong impression about her intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are "jonquils" near where Mr. Coulson is sitting. What are jonquils?

2. When Mr. Coulson complains about the cold, what is his servant's response?

3. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?

4. When "May holds up a chiding finger," (332), what is May's intention?

5. What is comic about the turn of phrase "she withstood the attack of the ethereal mildness" (334)?

(see the answer key)

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