The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the woman in "The Waltz" respond to the young man who asks her to dance?
(a) She accepts, but then mentally complains the whole time.
(b) She turns him down and then laughs about him after he leaves.
(c) She pretends that she is waiting for someone.
(d) She politely refuses and waits for another man to ask.

2. Where is the newlywed couple going for their honeymoon?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

3. According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone?
(a) A woman's voice over the phone is not nearly as seductive as in person.
(b) Men are much busier than women and do not like to be disturbed.
(c) When you call, they know you like them, and then they no longer like you.
(d) Talking on the phone is not ladylike.

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

5. What animal did the last of Hobie's decorators collect and add to his decor?
(a) Giraffes.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Zebras.
(d) Elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Whittaker, why has the Old Gentleman left all of his money to her?

2. What is the "rotten news" that Mimi's husband brings with him?

3. How long has the Old Gentleman lived with the Bains?

4. How old is Mr. Durant?

5. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?

(see the answer key)

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