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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Annabel and Midge walk on their free afternoons?
(a) Broadway.
(b) Michigan Avenue.
(c) Fifth Avenue.
(d) Central Park.

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

3. In the story "Arrangement in Black and White," why is the woman at the dinner party relieved that she did not use the "n-word" in front of Walter Williams?
(a) She was afraid that the other guests would be offended.
(b) She was afraid it would embarrass Mr. Williams.
(c) She was afraid that Mr. Williams might have found it offensive.
(d) She was afraid she would embarrass her host.

4. What does the bride plan to do as soon as they settle into the hotel?
(a) Order up cocktails.
(b) Write a few letters.
(c) Take a short nap.
(d) Take a hot bath.

5. According to the young woman in "You Were Perfectly Fine," what was the most important thing that ever happened to her and the young man?
(a) The taxi ride that they had taken around the park the evening before.
(b) The dinner party that they had been invited to the evening before.
(c) The conversation that they are having about his drunken behavior.
(d) The challenge of dealing with his offensive and drunken actions.

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

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

8. How long has the Old Gentleman lived with the Bains?
(a) For about five years.
(b) Almost eight years.
(c) For about five months.
(d) For almost ten years.

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

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

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

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

13. In the poem "Paths," with whom does the narrator walk?
(a) Grief, Peace, and Love.
(b) Sorrow, Anger, and Bitterness.
(c) Peace, Solace, and Serenity.
(d) Death, Grief, and Lonliness.

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

15. What does Hobie do after Kit leaves?
(a) He calls up another girl and arranges a date.
(b) He calls down to her from his window to apologize.
(c) He sinks into the sofa and cries.
(d) He turns out all of his lights and pretends that he is not at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Mimi have to prepare for her husband's leave?

2. Who does the narrator repeatedly address throughout the story "A Telephone Call"?

3. Who decided that the Old Gentleman should come to live with the Bains?

4. According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone?

5. How old is Rose?

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