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

2. What point is made through the juxtaposition of Mr. Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's comments about springtime?
(a) They have very different points of view about springtime.
(b) Mrs. Widdup is a much more emotional person than Mr. Coulson is.
(c) Mrs. Widdup does not return Mr. Coulson's affections.
(d) There is a significant gap in their education and social classes.

3. How many years apart are Miss Coulson's and Mrs. Widdup's ages?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) They are the same age.

4. 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) He suddenly feels unsure about whether he wants to declare his feelings.
(b) He cannot remember the exact words of the quotation.
(c) The original quote is "a young man's fancy," and he realizes that he is not a "young" man.
(d) Mrs. Widdup is giving him a puzzled look.

5. What does the narrator warn the reader to "never trust" (333)?
(a) May.
(b) Sparrows.
(c) Warm breezes.
(d) Hyacinths.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator call the "most potent weapons of insidious May" (334)?

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

3. Which neighborhood does Mr. Coulson live in?

4. What is Mrs. Widdup's job?

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

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