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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?
(a) Men respect a woman who wears pearls.
(b) Pearls are classy.
(c) Pearls are more uncommon than mink.
(d) You can wear pearls with anything.

2. In "De Profundis," what kind of man does the narrator hope to find one day?
(a) One who will always remain faithful.
(b) One who respects her for her accomplishments and intelligence.
(c) One who can accept criticism from a woman.
(d) One who does not talk about all of the other women he has loved.

3. In the story "Mr. Durant," how long has it been since Mr. Durant first met Rose?
(a) About six months before the story begins.
(b) About two years before the story begins.
(c) About three weeks before the story begins.
(d) About three months before the story begins.

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

5. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?
(a) Women should take the first step in any relationship.
(b) There is no such thing as true and lasting love.
(c) True love is difficult to find, but worthwhile.
(d) Love is all around.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's intent in the poem "Lullaby"?

2. In the poem "Epitaph," how many times does the narrator die?

3. What did Mrs. Martindale have the jeweler make out of the various gems that she gathered?

4. How long does Mimi have to prepare for her husband's leave?

5. According to the poem "Fighting Words," what would cause the narrator to desert her lover?

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