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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. Why does Miss Coulson ask when Mrs. Widdup's vacation begins?
(a) She is eager to get Mrs. Widdup away from Mr. Coulson.
(b) She is hoping to get away from the house for a while, herself.
(c) She is wondering if Mr. Coulson will try to go away with Mrs. Widdup.
(d) She will need to make arrangements for Mr. Coulson's care.

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

3. What is the purpose of the allusion to the "virgin of Cologne" (334)?
(a) It characterizes Miss Coulson as cruel and selfish.
(b) It foreshadows later plot events.
(c) It implies that Miss Coulson is uninterested in romantic love.
(d) It reminds the reader that Miss Coulson is very religious.

4. Who is the author of "The Marry Month of May"?
(a) Willa Cather.
(b) Henry James.
(c) O. Henry.
(d) Edith Wharton.

5. What physical gesture of affection does Mr. Coulson make toward Mrs. Widdup?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He strokes her hair.
(c) He holds her hand.
(d) He touches her arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Mr. Coulson suffer from?

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

3. What does the narrator warn the reader to "never trust" (333)?

4. The story opens with the word "prithee" (332). What does this word mean in this context?

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

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