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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mimi's husband most looking forward to during his short visit with her?
(a) A quiet conversation with his wife.
(b) A long, uninterrupted nap.
(c) A good home-cooked meal.
(d) A hot bath in a tub.

2. In "The New Love," how does the narrator regard her new lover?
(a) She thinks he is superior to her last lover.
(b) She is consumed by love for him.
(c) She appreciates that he is easily manipulated.
(d) She does not care whether he stays or goes.

3. For what trait is Mrs. Martindale known?
(a) Her big heart.
(b) Her beautiful hair.
(c) Her broad smile.
(d) Her strong will.

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

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

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 poem "Verse for a Certain Dog," what is the difference between the lines inside the parentheses and those not in parentheses?

3. According to the poem "Fighting Words," what would cause the narrator to desert her lover?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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