The Marry Month of May Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Marry Month of May Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

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

3. What are the details about the iceman's sleeves and hat intended to convey?
(a) He has lower-class manners.
(b) He is trying to show respect for Miss Coulson.
(c) He thinks that Miss Coulson may be in love with him.
(d) He is conceited and self-absorbed.

4. 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) Ceremonial clothing.
(b) An impressive array.
(c) A suit of armor.
(d) Unemotional wisdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Van Meeker Constantia Coulson?

2. What is implied by Mr. Coulson's mention of Palm Beach?

3. How does the narrator suggest the reader should respond to the poet who praises the month of May?

4. What is the purpose of the allusion to the "virgin of Cologne" (334)?

5. Who is the author of "The Marry Month of May"?

(see the answer key)

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