The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Social Note," what advice does the narrator give to women who are seduced by "discreet" men?
(a) Tell everyone.
(b) Run.
(c) Be discreet as well.
(d) Consider yourself lucky.

2. 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.

3. What does Mrs. Corning ask the volunteers at headquarters to do before they leave for vacation?
(a) To be sure to return all of their materials and tools.
(b) To finish whatever pieces they were working on before leaving.
(c) To please return in September when the headquarters reopens.
(d) To take work with them to complete during their off time.

4. Where do Annabel and Midge walk on their free afternoons?
(a) Broadway.
(b) Michigan Avenue.
(c) Fifth Avenue.
(d) Central Park.

5. What is Walter Williams' profession?
(a) He is a painter.
(b) He is a trumpet player.
(c) He is a singer.
(d) He is an actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mimi's husband most looking forward to during his short visit with her?

2. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?

3. What message does the poem "Men" convey?

4. How does the woman in "The Waltz" respond to the young man who asks her to dance?

5. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?

(see the answer key)

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