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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?
(a) It was short, but lovely.
(b) It was a disaster.
(c) It was frustrating, and she wished she could do it over.
(d) She cannot describe it because she is crying too much.

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

3. According to "General Review of the Sex Situation," what is the biggest challenge that men and women face in their relationships?
(a) Couples do what others expect them to do, not what they want.
(b) Men and women want completely different things.
(c) Couples often marry too early.
(d) Men and women do not talk openly with one another.

4. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?
(a) He forgot all of his luggage at the train station.
(b) He has been discharged by the Air Force.
(c) His leave has been canceled, and he must be on the next train.
(d) He wants to divorce her.

5. According to Mrs. Whittaker, why has the Old Gentleman left all of his money to her?
(a) He does not believe that his other children truly appreciate him.
(b) She and her husband helped him earn the money.
(c) Because she and her husband will know how to take care of it.
(d) She is the oldest, so she has more claim to the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Light of Love," which lover knows the narrator best?

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

3. How long does Mimi have to prepare for her husband's leave?

4. Who invented the rules for the game that Annabel and Midge play?

5. What color dress does Mimi buy for her husband's leave?

(see the answer key)

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