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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 used to be whatever a man wanted, but now she is her own person.
(c) She is slower and attracts fewer admirers.
(d) She is more worldy and attracts more lovers.

2. What does Hazel ask Nettie to do for her after her suicide attempt?
(a) To help her into a hot bath.
(b) To throw out the rest of the pills and dump out the Scotch.
(c) To get her a drink.
(d) To get the phone number of the doctor.

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

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

5. Where would the narrator of "Distance" prefer to have her lover?
(a) In her own home.
(b) Just down the lane.
(c) In her dreams.
(d) On the other side of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does the narrator give to the six soldiers as they leave?

2. Who is Mrs. Hofstadter who lives on Josephine Street?

3. What does the narrator wish for in the poem "Frustration"?

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

5. What kind of horse does the narrator want to get?

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