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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The White Lady," why does the narrator claim to hate the dead?
(a) They frighten her.
(b) She is jealous because they are "pompous" and well-behaved.
(c) Other people only speak kindly of the dead.
(d) She does not want to become one of them.

2. How does Midge change the rules of their game at the end of "The Standard of Living"?
(a) She suggests that they invite more people to play with them.
(b) She raises the amount of money they can "spend" from one to ten million dollars.
(c) She decides that the players can spend their money on others.
(d) She says that they should no longer ask about the prices of their "purchases."

3. In "The Standard of Living," what is the cost of the necklace in the window?
(a) $150,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $250,000.
(d) $25,000.

4. 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 disappointed but understanding.
(c) He is amused and happy that he will not have to deal with her.
(d) He says he will miss her, but admits that it is the best decision.

5. What advice does the poem "Resume" give?
(a) Suicide is too painful and too much trouble, so choose to live instead.
(b) Live life the way that the narrator has and be happy.
(c) Never allow a love to destroy you.
(d) Men and women are too different to remain loyal.

6. What figure sits on the mantel in the Bains' living room?
(a) A wrought-iron crucifix.
(b) A trio of mermaids.
(c) A carved elephant that seems to be pushing up against a tree.
(d) A curly-headed peasant boy dangling his leg over the edge of the shelf.

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

8. 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 not known that she wore a wig.
(c) She had never noticed that her skin was dark.
(d) She did not realize how short she was.

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

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

11. In "De Profundis," what kind of man does the narrator hope to find one day?
(a) One who can accept criticism from a woman.
(b) One who will always remain faithful.
(c) One who does not talk about all of the other women he has loved.
(d) One who respects her for her accomplishments and intelligence.

12. What is Mimi's husband most looking forward to during his short visit with her?
(a) A good home-cooked meal.
(b) A quiet conversation with his wife.
(c) A hot bath in a tub.
(d) A long, uninterrupted nap.

13. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?
(a) You can wear pearls with anything.
(b) Men respect a woman who wears pearls.
(c) Pearls are more uncommon than mink.
(d) Pearls are classy.

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

15. For what are the Bains and Mrs. Whittaker waiting?
(a) Their brother, Matt, to arrive.
(b) The Old Gentleman's return.
(c) The Old Gentleman's doctor.
(d) The Old Gentleman's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color dress does Mimi buy for her husband's leave?

2. In "The New Love," how does the narrator regard her new lover?

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

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

5. In the poem "Epitaph," how many times does the narrator die?

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