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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What message does the poem "Men" convey?
(a) Men try to understand women, but they never will.
(b) Men may drive women crazy, but they still need each other.
(c) Men will claim to love a woman as she is, but then try to change her.
(d) Men are only interested in a woman's outward appearance.

2. What is Walter Williams' profession?
(a) He is a singer.
(b) He is an actor.
(c) He is a trumpet player.
(d) He is a painter.

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) True love is difficult to find, but worthwhile.
(c) Women should take the first step in any relationship.
(d) Love is all around.

4. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?
(a) A trio of mermaids.
(b) A wrought-iron crucifix.
(c) A curly-headed peasant boy dangling his leg over the edge of the shelf.
(d) A carved elephant that seems to be pushing up against a tree.

5. According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone?
(a) Men are much busier than women and do not like to be disturbed.
(b) Talking on the phone is not ladylike.
(c) When you call, they know you like them, and then they no longer like you.
(d) A woman's voice over the phone is not nearly as seductive as in person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Midge change the rules of their game at the end of "The Standard of Living"?

2. Who is Mrs. Hofstadter who lives on Josephine Street?

3. What does the bride accuse the groom of doing while they were standing at the altar?

4. What does Hobie do after Kit leaves?

5. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?

(see the answer key)

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