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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) Lower-class college-aged women.
(b) Schoolgirls.
(c) Female college professors.
(d) Young women training to become school teachers.

2. Which of the following literary techniques is used in the title "The Marry Month of May"?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Understatement.
(c) Personification.
(d) Hyperbole.

3. Mrs. Widdup is described as "comely" (333). What does this mean is true about her?
(a) She is funny.
(b) She is attractive.
(c) She is a hard worker.
(d) She is clever.

4. Why does Mr. Coulson tell his servant to "bring an axe" (335)?
(a) He wants to cut down the flowers.
(b) He is joking about killing himself.
(c) He wants to break up the ice.
(d) He is threatening to kill the servant.

5. What kind of clam is a "chowder-doomed clam" (332)?
(a) One that is confused by its surroundings.
(b) One that is destined to be eaten in soup.
(c) One that is poisonous to humans.
(d) One that is personified as feeling worried.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What illness does Mr. Coulson suffer from?

4. What is Mrs. Widdup's job?

5. What physical gesture of affection does Mr. Coulson make toward Mrs. Widdup?

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