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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator repeatedly address throughout the story "A Telephone Call"?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) God.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) Her mother.

2. In the poem "Hearthside," what does the narrator dream of?
(a) A time when all the world is at peace.
(b) Returning to the warm of home.
(c) Visiting far-away places.
(d) Children who have gone away.

3. In the story "The Sexes," why is the girl upset with the young man?
(a) She thinks that he spent too much time with another girl the night before.
(b) He is trying to break off their relationship.
(c) He has just told her that he does not like her hat.
(d) He has arrived late for their date.

4. What imaginary "purchase" puts a strain on the relationship between Annabel and Midge?
(a) Annabel's pearl necklace.
(b) Midge's mink coat.
(c) Midge's diamond earrings.
(d) Annabel's silver fox coat.

5. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?
(a) He was young and made too much noise for the Old Gentleman.
(b) He was a drunkard and could not be trusted.
(c) He had been caught stealing money from the Old Gentleman.
(d) Mrs. Whittaker sent him to college in another state.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sight causes Hazel to lose her high spirits as she is on her way to meet Art?

3. According to "General Review of the Sex Situation," what is the biggest challenge that men and women face in their relationships?

4. Who is the one woman who hates Hobie?

5. What grade does the narrator give to a "passing fair" lady in the poem "Roundel"?

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