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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. What is clear in the first interaction between Mr. Coulson, Miss Coulson, and Mrs. Widdup?
(a) Mrs. Widdup is much more intelligent than she seems at first.
(b) Miss Coulson has no idea that Mr. Coulson has romantic intentions toward Mrs. Widdup.
(c) Both Mr. Coulson and Mrs. Widdup are aware that Miss Coulson will disapprove of them having a relationship.
(d) Mr. Coulson is used to having to trick Miss Coulson in order to get his way.

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

3. Why is Mr. Coulson so clumsy on the afternoon after the ice is delivered?
(a) He is nervous about speaking to Mrs. Widdup.
(b) He is upset because of the cold.
(c) He is frustrated that he has not yet been able to confess his feelings to Mrs. Widdup.
(d) He is angry at Miss Coulson's meddling.

4. On the final morning of the story, what causes Mr. Coulson's mood to change?
(a) It is warm again and the windows are open.
(b) Mrs. Widdup has threatened to quit.
(c) Miss Coulson has told him that he is behaving badly.
(d) He is in much less pain than usual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Widdup is described as "comely" (333). What does this mean is true about her?

2. What point is made through the juxtaposition of Mr. Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's comments about springtime?

3. What is the first indication that Mrs. Widdup does not listen carefully?

4. What is the "twist" at the end of this story?

5. How old is Mrs. Widdup?

(see the answer key)

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