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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?
(a) Sorrow, Anger, and Bitterness.
(b) Death, Grief, and Lonliness.
(c) Peace, Solace, and Serenity.
(d) Grief, Peace, and Love.

2. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?
(a) The Old Gentleman's doctor.
(b) The Old Gentleman's death.
(c) The Old Gentleman's return.
(d) Their brother, Matt, to arrive.

3. What does the bride accuse the groom of doing while they were standing at the altar?
(a) Looking at his watch.
(b) Thinking about how beautiful her bridesmaid, Louise, looked.
(c) Falling asleep.
(d) Yawning.

4. In the poem "Unfortunate Coincidence," what does the narrator have to say about love?
(a) Women should take the first step in any relationship.
(b) True love is difficult to find, but worthwhile.
(c) Love is all around.
(d) There is no such thing as true and lasting love.

5. According to the poem "Fighting Words," what would cause the narrator to desert her lover?
(a) If he mocks her for being too fond of him.
(b) If he admires another woman.
(c) If he accuses her of being sullen.
(d) If he criticizes her poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joe Brooks?

2. In "A Telephone Call," what name the man on the phone uses what name to address the women?

3. How does the woman in "The Waltz" respond to the young man who asks her to dance?

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?

5. Who is Mrs. Corning?

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