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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) You can wear pearls with anything.
(c) Pearls are more uncommon than mink.
(d) Pearls are classy.

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

4. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?
(a) His leave has been canceled, and he must be on the next train.
(b) He has been discharged by the Air Force.
(c) He wants to divorce her.
(d) He forgot all of his luggage at the train station.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long is Mimi's husband supposed to have for leave in the story "The Lovely Leave"?

3. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?

4. What is Walter Williams' profession?

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

(see the answer key)

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