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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises the woman at the dinner party about Katherine Burke in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?
(a) She had never noticed how thick her waist was.
(b) She had never noticed that her skin was dark.
(c) She had not known that she wore a wig.
(d) She did not realize how short she was.

2. In the story "Mrs. Hofstadter on Josephine Street," what are the narrator and her husband looking for in a servant?
(a) Someone who is neat and well-dressed.
(b) Someone who perform his duties in quiet.
(c) Someone who has experience in entertaining company.
(d) Someone who will keep them company.

3. What does the narrator wish for the girl in the poem "Story"?
(a) That she will find true love.
(b) That her mother will wash her mouth out with soap.
(c) That she will be the first to leave her relationship.
(d) That her lover will be faithful.

4. What animal is described in the poem "Parable for a Certain Virgin"?
(a) A sparrow.
(b) A horse.
(c) A weasel.
(d) A porcupine.

5. Why does Hazel purchase the bottles of veronal?
(a) To help her sleep at night.
(b) To help her deal with the pains in her back.
(c) To help her commit suicide.
(d) To help her lose weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Walter Williams' profession?

2. What grade does the narrator give to a "passing fair" lady in the poem "Roundel"?

3. What is the narrator's dilemma in the poem "Dilemma"?

4. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?

5. How does Mr. Durant plan to get rid of the stray dog?

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