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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The White Lady," why does the narrator claim to hate the dead?
(a) She does not want to become one of them.
(b) They frighten her.
(c) She is jealous because they are "pompous" and well-behaved.
(d) Other people only speak kindly of the dead.

2. How does Mrs. Whittaker react to the news of her father's death?
(a) She begins to weep passionately.
(b) She stands up and announces that it really was the best thing.
(c) She dries her eyes and asks to see him.
(d) She sighs and hugs her sister quietly.

3. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?
(a) They are angry with one another.
(b) At first they are offended, but then they are dejected.
(c) At first they are horrified, but then they are angry.
(d) They angry with themselves.

4. Where are the couple in the train car headed?
(a) Their wedding reception.
(b) Their new home.
(c) Their wedding.
(d) Their honeymoon.

5. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?
(a) He wants to divorce her.
(b) He has been discharged by the Air Force.
(c) He forgot all of his luggage at the train station.
(d) His leave has been canceled, and he must be on the next train.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "You Were Perfectly Fine," what time did the pale young man get up out of bed?

2. Why does Hazel purchase the bottles of veronal?

3. Who is Mrs. Corning?

4. Who is Joe Brooks?

5. At the end of the story "Arrangement in Black and White," what detail of the dinner party is the woman eager to share with her husband?

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