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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Braggart," why does the narrator claim to be better off than her reader?
(a) She has lived a full life and loves herself more than any man.
(b) She will die young and remain beautiful and young while others will grow old.
(c) She has learned to be happy without a lover.
(d) She knows how to make a man love her even if he is taken.

2. What message does the poem "Men" convey?
(a) Men will claim to love a woman as she is, but then try to change her.
(b) Men may drive women crazy, but they still need each other.
(c) Men are only interested in a woman's outward appearance.
(d) Men try to understand women, but they never will.

3. Who helps Rose arrange her abortion?
(a) Mr. Durant.
(b) Her sister, who lives in another town.
(c) Rose's boss.
(d) Her roommate, Ruby.

4. What is the girl examining at the beginning of the story "The Sexes"?
(a) Her reflection in the mirror.
(b) Her finger nails.
(c) Her handkerchief.
(d) The design in the sofa pattern.

5. How long is Mimi's husband supposed to have for leave in the story "The Lovely Leave"?
(a) Forty-eight hours.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) A whole weekend.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the poem "I Shall Come Back," from where will the narrator return?

3. What is Walter Williams' profession?

4. In "The Leal," on what can the narrator rely?

5. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?

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