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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. On page 334, the narrator refers to the "panoply" of Miss Coulson's "unthrilled bosom." What is the meaning of "panoply" in this context?
(a) Unemotional wisdom.
(b) Ceremonial clothing.
(c) An impressive array.
(d) A suit of armor.

2. Who is Miss Van Meeker Constantia Coulson?
(a) Mr. Coulson's sister.
(b) Mr. Coulson's daughter.
(c) Mr. Coulson's granddaughter.
(d) Mr. Coulson's aunt.

3. What is the "twist" at the end of this story?
(a) Mr. Coulson never had any romantic intentions toward Mrs. Widdup at all.
(b) Mrs. Widdup's husband is still alive.
(c) Miss Coulson runs away with the iceman.
(d) Mrs. Widdup turns out to be wealthy, herself.

4. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?
(a) Higgins.
(b) Marley.
(c) Foster.
(d) Treadwell.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the author compares May to Circe and explains the comparison at length, what literary technique is he using?

3. What is the implication of the passage "She blushed. Oh, yes, it can be done. Just hold your breath and compress the diaphragm" (333)?

4. Why does Mrs. Widdup go into Mr. Coulson's room in the afternoon on the second day of the story?

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

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