View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Durant react to Rose's announcement that she will not return and does not want to see him again?
(a) He is disappointed but understanding.
(b) He pleads with her to come back.
(c) He says he will miss her, but admits that it is the best decision.
(d) He is amused and happy that he will not have to deal with her.

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

3. How old is Mr. Durant?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty-nine.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Forty-nine.

4. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?
(a) She wants to borrow one of Mrs. Martindale's banquet tables.
(b) She needs Mrs. Martindale to come to a fundraiser.
(c) She asks Mrs. Martindale to watch her dogs while she is away.
(d) She is looking for work for an unfortunate woman that she knows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What imaginary "purchase" puts a strain on the relationship between Annabel and Midge?

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

3. How does the young man in "The Sexes" convince the girl that he is not interested in Florence Leaming?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 413 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample