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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 are only interested in a woman's outward appearance.
(d) Men will claim to love a woman as she is, but then try to change her.

3. In the poem "I Shall Come Back," from where will the narrator return?
(a) From the forest.
(b) From her sorrow.
(c) From the dream of love.
(d) From the grave.

4. How does Mr. Durant react to Rose's announcement that she will not return and does not want to see him again?
(a) He is disappointed but understanding.
(b) He says he will miss her, but admits that it is the best decision.
(c) He is amused and happy that he will not have to deal with her.
(d) He pleads with her to come back.

5. How long has the girl in the short story "The Last Tea" been waiting for the young man?
(a) Twenty minutes.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) Over an hour.
(d) Forty minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Corning ask the volunteers at headquarters to do before they leave for vacation?

2. How does Mr. Durant plan to get rid of the stray dog?

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

4. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?

5. Who invented the rules for the game that Annabel and Midge play?

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