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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Mrs. Hofstadter on Josephine Street," what are the narrator and her husband looking for in a servant?
(a) Someone who has experience in entertaining company.
(b) Someone who will keep them company.
(c) Someone who perform his duties in quiet.
(d) Someone who is neat and well-dressed.

2. How does Herbie react when Hazel begins to drink Scotch?
(a) He is happy that she is loosening up.
(b) He does not know since she drinks in secret.
(c) He is worried that she is drinking too much.
(d) He says that Scotch is not lady-like.

3. During what year is the story "Just a Little One" set?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1932.

4. Why does Hazel purchase the bottles of veronal?
(a) To help her commit suicide.
(b) To help her lose weight.
(c) To help her sleep at night.
(d) To help her deal with the pains in her back.

5. According to the poem "Indian Summer," how has the narrator changed since her youth?
(a) She is slower and attracts fewer admirers.
(b) She has learned to never trust a man.
(c) She is more worldy and attracts more lovers.
(d) She used to be whatever a man wanted, but now she is her own person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "The Veteran," how has age changed the narrator's perspective?

2. What does Hazel ask Nettie to do for her after her suicide attempt?

3. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?

4. What "gift" does the narrator of "I Know I Have Been Happiest" offer to her former lover?

5. How long have Mr. and Mrs. Weldon been married in the story "Too Bad"?

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