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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take the young man to get his luggage stored in the train compartment?
(a) Three minutes.
(b) Eighteen minutes.
(c) Eight minutes.
(d) Twelve minutes.

2. In the poem "Epitaph," how many times does the narrator die?
(a) One.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. In "The New Love," how does the narrator regard her new lover?
(a) She appreciates that he is easily manipulated.
(b) She does not care whether he stays or goes.
(c) She thinks he is superior to her last lover.
(d) She is consumed by love for him.

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

5. In the poem "The Veteran," how has age changed the narrator's perspective?
(a) He used to live from day to day, but now he plans for the future.
(b) He once fought for justice; now justice is ambiguous and fighting is futile.
(c) He used to take many lovers and then leave them behind; now he is lonely.
(d) He believes that the younger generation must defend the old ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decided that the Old Gentleman should come to live with the Bains?

2. According to Mrs. Whittaker, why has the Old Gentleman left all of his money to her?

3. What does Hobie do after Kit leaves?

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

5. Where do Annabel and Midge walk on their free afternoons?

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