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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Epitaph," how many times does the narrator die?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

2. How does Mrs. Whittaker react to the news of her father's death?
(a) She dries her eyes and asks to see him.
(b) She begins to weep passionately.
(c) She stands up and announces that it really was the best thing.
(d) She sighs and hugs her sister quietly.

3. What message does the poem "Men" convey?
(a) Men will claim to love a woman as she is, but then try to change her.
(b) Men are only interested in a woman's outward appearance.
(c) Men try to understand women, but they never will.
(d) Men may drive women crazy, but they still need each other.

4. In the poem "The Trifler," who would the narrator like to take as a lover?
(a) Youth.
(b) Pride.
(c) Death.
(d) Beauty.

5. Who is Mrs. Corning?
(a) Mrs. Martindale's neighbor who is looking for help for a friend.
(b) The young girl whose sewing mistake was ridiculed in public.
(c) The only other faithful volunteer besides Mrs. Martindale.
(d) The manager at headquarters who oversees the sewing work.

6. What does Mrs. Wyman want when she calls Mrs. Martindale?
(a) She is looking for work for an unfortunate woman that she knows.
(b) She asks Mrs. Martindale to watch her dogs while she is away.
(c) She wants to borrow one of Mrs. Martindale's banquet tables.
(d) She needs Mrs. Martindale to come to a fundraiser.

7. 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) There is no such thing as true and lasting love.
(c) Love is all around.
(d) True love is difficult to find, but worthwhile.

8. What does the young man offer to go out and get for the girl in the the story "The Sexes"?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) A pack of gum.
(c) A fashion magazine.
(d) Scotch.

9. How long is Mimi's husband supposed to have for leave in the story "The Lovely Leave"?
(a) A whole weekend.
(b) Forty-eight hours.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) One week.

10. What is the girl examining at the beginning of the story "The Sexes"?
(a) Her reflection in the mirror.
(b) Her finger nails.
(c) Her handkerchief.
(d) The design in the sofa pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Bain react to the news of her father's death?

2. In "Light of Love," which lover knows the narrator best?

3. What surprises the woman at the dinner party about Katherine Burke in the story "Arrangement in Black and White"?

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

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

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