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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. Where Mr. Coulson is sitting, two main smells are "battling": the smell of flowers and what other smell?
(a) Mr. Coulson's uneaten breakfast.
(b) The musty smell of Mr. Coulson's room.
(c) The medicine on Mr. Coulson's skin.
(d) Mr. Coulson's strong cologne.

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

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

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

5. Which bird is Mr. Coulson said to be "elder brother" to in May?
(a) Chickadee.
(b) Turtle-dove.
(c) Robin.
(d) Pigeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?

2. How does Miss Coulson spend the afternoon after her conversation with her father about the cold?

3. When Mr. Coulson asks for his "aconite," what is he asking for (333)?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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