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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Mimi have to prepare for her husband's leave?
(a) A whole weekend.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) A week.
(d) Forty-eight hours.

2. Who is Mrs. Corning?
(a) The young girl whose sewing mistake was ridiculed in public.
(b) Mrs. Martindale's neighbor who is looking for help for a friend.
(c) The manager at headquarters who oversees the sewing work.
(d) The only other faithful volunteer besides Mrs. Martindale.

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

4. Who decided that the Old Gentleman should come to live with the Bains?
(a) Mrs. Whittaker.
(b) Mrs. Bain.
(c) The Old Gentleman.
(d) Mr. Bain.

5. How old is Mr. Durant?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty-two.
(c) Forty-nine.
(d) Thirty-nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Mr. Durant," how long has it been since Mr. Durant first met Rose?

2. In "The Standard of Living," what is the cost of the necklace in the window?

3. In the story "The Sexes," why is the girl upset with the young man?

4. What kind of necklace do Annabel and Midge see in the window of the jewelry shop?

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

(see the answer key)

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