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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 afternoon.
(c) Eleven o'clock in the morning.
(d) Four o'clock in the morning.

2. What "gift" does the narrator of "I Know I Have Been Happiest" offer to her former lover?
(a) Her death.
(b) Her absence.
(c) Her fidelity.
(d) Her verse.

3. 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.

4. In the poem "The Veteran," how has age changed the narrator's perspective?
(a) He used to live from day to day, but now he plans for the future.
(b) He used to take many lovers and then leave them behind; now he is lonely.
(c) He believes that the younger generation must defend the old ways.
(d) He once fought for justice; now justice is ambiguous and fighting is futile.

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

6. What does Mrs. Corning ask the volunteers at headquarters to do before they leave for vacation?
(a) To be sure to return all of their materials and tools.
(b) To please return in September when the headquarters reopens.
(c) To take work with them to complete during their off time.
(d) To finish whatever pieces they were working on before leaving.

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

8. In "The Leal," on what can the narrator rely?
(a) She has been true to herself even if she has offended some people.
(b) Her art will always be good company.
(c) Her enemies will be faithful to her until the day she dies.
(d) Her true friends will always be by her side.

9. Who does the narrator repeatedly address throughout the story "A Telephone Call"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) God.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her boyfriend.

10. According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone?
(a) A woman's voice over the phone is not nearly as seductive as in person.
(b) Men are much busier than women and do not like to be disturbed.
(c) When you call, they know you like them, and then they no longer like you.
(d) Talking on the phone is not ladylike.

11. In the poem "Hearthside," what does the narrator dream of?
(a) Children who have gone away.
(b) Returning to the warm of home.
(c) Visiting far-away places.
(d) A time when all the world is at peace.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the girl examining at the beginning of the story "The Sexes"?

2. In the poem "Verse for a Certain Dog," what is the difference between the lines inside the parentheses and those not in parentheses?

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?

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

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

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