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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Possibility of Evil".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Miss Strangeworth is walking "daintily" along Main Street, (417), how is she walking?
(a) Boldly, as if she is in charge of her surroundings.
(b) Quickly, briskly, as if she is in a hurry.
(c) Slowly, in an unsteady and careful manner.
(d) Delicately, with small steps; in a charming way.

2. What is the longest time that Miss Strangeworth has been away from her town?
(a) One day.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) She has never left it.

3. What detail is included to show that Miss Chandler is upset about something?
(a) She has clearly been crying.
(b) Her hair does not look as neat as usual.
(c) She looks as if she has not slept well.
(d) She seems distracted and is a little rude.

4. What does Miss Strangeworth fail to notice about her letters?
(a) They do not have stamps on them.
(b) One has fallen onto the ground.
(c) She has forgotten to address one.
(d) The envelopes are not properly sealed.

5. What kind of flowers does Miss Strangeworth send to the church for the celebration of the new minister's arrival?
(a) Roses.
(b) Poppies.
(c) Gladiolus.
(d) Carnations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Strangeworth's nice cream-colored stationery say at the top?

2. Which one of her neighbors does Miss Strangeworth chat with while she is checking out at the grocery store?

3. What did Tommy Lewis call Miss Strangeworth in high school?

4. What does Miss Strangeworth tell Mr. Lewis that he has forgotten to do?

5. Miss Strangeworth thinks that the Cranes are "infatuated" (421). What would this mean is true about the couple?

(see the answer key)

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