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

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

3. How much ice does Miss Coulson order be delivered each day?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 250 pounds.
(d) 2,000 pounds.

4. What is implied by Mr. Coulson's mention of Palm Beach?
(a) He does not want Mrs. Widdup to go away on vacation.
(b) He misses his friends in Palm Beach.
(c) He dislikes New York.
(d) He spends the winter in Palm Beach.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Miss Coulson ask when Mrs. Widdup's vacation begins?

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

4. What kind of clam is a "chowder-doomed clam" (332)?

5. When Miss Coulson stands thinking at the window, to what insects does she mentally compare Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup?

(see the answer key)

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