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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color dress does Mimi buy for her husband's leave?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Lemon yellow.
(d) Navy.

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

3. 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 she would embarrass her host.
(b) She was afraid that Mr. Williams might have found it offensive.
(c) She was afraid it would embarrass Mr. Williams.
(d) She was afraid that the other guests would be offended.

4. Who invented the rules for the game that Annabel and Midge play?
(a) Midge.
(b) Midge's mother.
(c) Annabel.
(d) Annabel's older sister.

5. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?
(a) The Old Gentleman's death.
(b) Their brother, Matt, to arrive.
(c) The Old Gentleman's doctor.
(d) The Old Gentleman's return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of flowers does the woman at the dinner party have in her hair in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?

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

3. How old is Rose?

4. Who decided that the Old Gentleman should come to live with the Bains?

5. What does the young man in "The Waltz" offer to do after the band stops playing?

(see the answer key)

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