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

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

4. What are the "portières" that Miss Coulson is sitting near?
(a) Hanging lamps.
(b) Wall hangings.
(c) Curtains hung in the doorway.
(d) Window shutters.

5. With which motif is Miss Coulson most identified?
(a) May.
(b) Ice.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Wealth.

6. When Mr. Coulson complains about the cold, what is his servant's response?
(a) He calls for Mrs. Widdup.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He offers to investigate the problem.
(d) He shuts the windows.

7. What is the "twist" at the end of this story?
(a) Mrs. Widdup's husband is still alive.
(b) Mr. Coulson never had any romantic intentions toward Mrs. Widdup at all.
(c) Mrs. Widdup turns out to be wealthy, herself.
(d) Miss Coulson runs away with the iceman.

8. 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) Schoolgirls.
(c) Lower-class college-aged women.
(d) Young women training to become school teachers.

9. Miss Coulson has a "lorgnette" (334). What is a lorgnette?
(a) A piece of jewelry used to hold a scarf or shawl closed.
(b) A high-necked, long-sleeved sweater.
(c) A round, flat case designed to hold medications or tobacco.
(d) Glasses that have a handle instead of ear-pieces.

10. 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.

11. When Mr. Coulson is irritated, he complains that no one in the house does what?
(a) Responds when he rings for a servant.
(b) Cares if he lives or dies.
(c) Attempts to entertain him.
(d) Listens to him when he speaks.

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

13. What illness does Mr. Coulson suffer from?
(a) Gout.
(b) Anemia.
(c) Lupus.
(d) Rheumatism.

14. What is the name of the servant who usually gives Mr. Coulson his medication?
(a) Treadwell.
(b) Foster.
(c) Marley.
(d) Higgins.

15. What claim is the narrator making by calling humans "lineal scions of the pansy" (332)?
(a) Humans are the servants of nature.
(b) Pansies are more like humans than most people realize.
(c) Humans and flowers are related through evolution.
(d) Plants and animals are just as valuable as humans.