View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?
(a) Peace, Solace, and Serenity.
(b) Sorrow, Anger, and Bitterness.
(c) Death, Grief, and Lonliness.
(d) Grief, Peace, and Love.

2. Which historical figure keeps intruding upon the narrator's thoughts?
(a) Voltaire.
(b) Sartre.
(c) La Rochefoucauld.
(d) De Tocqueville.

3. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?
(a) There is no such thing as true and lasting love.
(b) Love is all around.
(c) Women should take the first step in any relationship.
(d) True love is difficult to find, but worthwhile.

4. In "Social Note," what advice does the narrator give to women who are seduced by "discreet" men?
(a) Be discreet as well.
(b) Tell everyone.
(c) Run.
(d) Consider yourself lucky.

5. According to the narrator, what does Edith look like?
(a) Something that should be kept in a cage.
(b) Something that crawled out of the alley.
(c) Something that would eat her young.
(d) Something that should be pulling a cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the poem "Indian Summer," how has the narrator changed since her youth?

2. What disturbing news does the narrator give to Mona?

3. In the poem "Hearthside," what does the narrator dream of?

4. Who is Garry McVicker?

5. Where does the narrator meet the fighters in "Soldiers of the Republic"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 359 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample