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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Arrangement in Black and White," why is the woman at the dinner party relieved that she did not use the "n-word" in front of Walter Williams?
(a) She was afraid it would embarrass Mr. Williams.
(b) She was afraid that the other guests would be offended.
(c) She was afraid she would embarrass her host.
(d) She was afraid that Mr. Williams might have found it offensive.

2. How long have Mr. and Mrs. Bain lived in their home?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty-two years.
(c) Twenty-eight years.
(d) Almost five years.

3. How old is Rose?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Nineteen.

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

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?
(a) That she got to meet Katherine Burke.
(b) That the party host was rude to her.
(c) That she got to meet the singer Walter Williams.
(d) That she called Walter Williams "Mister."

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises the woman at the dinner party about Katherine Burke in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?

2. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?

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

4. In "The Standard of Living," what are Annabel's and Midge's occupations?

5. Where do Annabel and Midge walk on their free afternoons?

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