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

2. Why does Mr. Coulson hesitate as he says, "In the spring...a y -- that is a man's -- fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" (333)?
(a) The original quote is "a young man's fancy," and he realizes that he is not a "young" man.
(b) He suddenly feels unsure about whether he wants to declare his feelings.
(c) Mrs. Widdup is giving him a puzzled look.
(d) He cannot remember the exact words of the quotation.

3. 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 personified as feeling worried.
(d) One that is poisonous to humans.

4. What information does Mrs. Widdup give Mr. Coulson that contradicts what Miss Coulson told him earlier?
(a) She tells him that his manservant has gone to the post office.
(b) She tells him that it is warm outside.
(c) She tells him that Miss Coulson has had a very large ice order delivered.
(d) She tells him that Miss Coulson is upstairs sleeping.

5. There are "jonquils" near where Mr. Coulson is sitting. What are jonquils?
(a) They are decorative figures common in early 20th century homes.
(b) They are a small sparrow-like bird.
(c) They are a kind of daffodil, a flower.
(d) They are thick woolen blankets.