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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?
(a) She cannot describe it because she is crying too much.
(b) It was a disaster.
(c) It was short, but lovely.
(d) It was frustrating, and she wished she could do it over.

2. What does the young man in "The Waltz" offer to do after the band stops playing?
(a) To help bandage the young woman's shin.
(b) To walk the young woman to the bus stop.
(c) To walk the young woman home.
(d) To pay the band twenty dollars to play another song.

3. What kind of necklace do Annabel and Midge see in the window of the jewelry shop?
(a) A strand of black pearls with a diamond pendant.
(b) A solid-gold, herringbone chain with a jewel-encrusted pendant.
(c) A double strand, pearl nacklace with an emerald clasp.
(d) A velvet choker with a ruby-studded cameo.

4. What kind of work does Mrs. Martindale do?
(a) She organizes fundraisers for war relief efforts.
(b) She knits blankets for the army hospitals.
(c) She sews uniforms for soldiers at war.
(d) She sews hospital gowns for the war relief.

5. What imaginary "purchase" puts a strain on the relationship between Annabel and Midge?
(a) Annabel's pearl necklace.
(b) Annabel's silver fox coat.
(c) Midge's mink coat.
(d) Midge's diamond earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?

2. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?

3. How does Mr. Durant plan to get rid of the stray dog?

4. How old is Rose?

5. For what trait is Mrs. Martindale known?

(see the answer key)

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