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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take the young man to get his luggage stored in the train compartment?
(a) Eighteen minutes.
(b) Twelve minutes.
(c) Eight minutes.
(d) Three minutes.

2. How long does Mimi have to prepare for her husband's leave?
(a) A whole weekend.
(b) Forty-eight hours.
(c) A week.
(d) Twenty-four hours.

3. Who helps Rose arrange her abortion?
(a) Rose's boss.
(b) Her roommate, Ruby.
(c) Her sister, who lives in another town.
(d) Mr. Durant.

4. How many different women have redecorated Hobie's apartment?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

5. What kind of flowers does the woman at the dinner party have in her hair in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?
(a) Pink velvet poppies.
(b) White daisies.
(c) Red silk roses.
(d) Live blue orchids.

6. How do Annabel and Midge react after learning the price of the necklace in the shop window?
(a) They are angry with one another.
(b) At first they are offended, but then they are dejected.
(c) At first they are horrified, but then they are angry.
(d) They angry with themselves.

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

8. In the poem "I Shall Come Back," from where will the narrator return?
(a) From the grave.
(b) From the dream of love.
(c) From the forest.
(d) From her sorrow.

9. Why has the Bains' son, Paul, been sent away?
(a) He had been caught stealing money from the Old Gentleman.
(b) Mrs. Whittaker sent him to college in another state.
(c) He was young and made too much noise for the Old Gentleman.
(d) He was a drunkard and could not be trusted.

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

11. In "The New Love," how does the narrator regard her new lover?
(a) She thinks he is superior to her last lover.
(b) She does not care whether he stays or goes.
(c) She is consumed by love for him.
(d) She appreciates that he is easily manipulated.

12. In "A Telephone Call," what name the man on the phone uses what name to address the women?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Baby.
(c) Darling.
(d) Honey.

13. For what trait is Mrs. Martindale known?
(a) Her big heart.
(b) Her beautiful hair.
(c) Her strong will.
(d) Her broad smile.

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

15. How does Mr. Durant react to Rose's announcement that she will not return and does not want to see him again?
(a) He pleads with her to come back.
(b) He is amused and happy that he will not have to deal with her.
(c) He says he will miss her, but admits that it is the best decision.
(d) He is disappointed but understanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mrs. Martindale have the jeweler make out of the various gems that she gathered?

2. How does the young man in "The Sexes" convince the girl that he is not interested in Florence Leaming?

3. Who is Mrs. Corning?

4. In the story "The Sexes," why is the girl upset with the young man?

5. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?

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