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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator in "Thought for a Sunshiny Morning" not mind stepping on a worm?
(a) She sees no purpose in their existence.
(b) The worm's body will feed the earth.
(c) She knows that worms will devour her when she is dead.
(d) Thousands more live beneath the earth.

2. How does Mrs. Whittaker react to the news of her father's death?
(a) She stands up and announces that it really was the best thing.
(b) She sighs and hugs her sister quietly.
(c) She dries her eyes and asks to see him.
(d) She begins to weep passionately.

3. In the story "You Were Perfectly Fine," what time did the pale young man get up out of bed?
(a) Four o'clock in the morning.
(b) Two o' clock in the afternoon.
(c) Four o' clock in the afternoon.
(d) Eleven o'clock in the morning.

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

5. Who is the one woman who hates Hobie?
(a) His sister.
(b) His ex-wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does the poem "Resume" give?

3. According to the poem "Indian Summer," how has the narrator changed since her youth?

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

5. How does Midge change the rules of their game at the end of "The Standard of Living"?

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