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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Sexes," why is the girl upset with the young man?
(a) He is trying to break off their relationship.
(b) He has arrived late for their date.
(c) He has just told her that he does not like her hat.
(d) She thinks that he spent too much time with another girl the night before.

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

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

4. In "The Standard of Living," what are Annabel's and Midge's occupations?
(a) Annabel is a nurse and Midge is a housewife.
(b) Annabel is a teacher and Midge is a secretary.
(c) They are both nurses.
(d) They are both stenographers.

5. According to the poem "Indian Summer," how has the narrator changed since her youth?
(a) She has learned to never trust a man.
(b) She is slower and attracts fewer admirers.
(c) She used to be whatever a man wanted, but now she is her own person.
(d) She is more worldy and attracts more lovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Hearthside," what does the narrator dream of?

2. To what story does "The Maid-Servant at the Inn" allude?

3. Who is Joe Brooks?

4. What message does the poem "Men" convey?

5. What does the young man offer to go out and get for the girl in the the story "The Sexes"?

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