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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Bain react to the news of her father's death?
(a) She immediately begins to weep passionately.
(b) She dries her eyes and asks to see him.
(c) She sighs and lays her head on her husband's chest.
(d) She stands up and announces that it really was the best thing.

3. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?
(a) At first they are offended, but then they are dejected.
(b) They angry with themselves.
(c) They are angry with one another.
(d) At first they are horrified, but then they are angry.

4. What advice does the poem "Resume" give?
(a) Never allow a love to destroy you.
(b) Suicide is too painful and too much trouble, so choose to live instead.
(c) Live life the way that the narrator has and be happy.
(d) Men and women are too different to remain loyal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mr. Durant?

2. How does Midge change the rules of their game at the end of "The Standard of Living"?

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

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

5. How does Mrs. Whittaker react to the news of her father's death?

(see the answer key)

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