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

2. Why does Linda Stewart refuse to tell Dave Harris what was in the letter to her parents?
(a) She knows that he will become very angry if she tells him what is being said about him.
(b) She is afraid that Dave will end their relationship if he knows the truth.
(c) She is embarrassed and horrified about what it said.
(d) She is worried that part of the letter might be true.

3. How old is Miss Strangeworth?
(a) 81.
(b) 71.
(c) 61.
(d) 91.

4. On what street does Miss Strangeworth live?
(a) Strangeworth Street.
(b) Rose Street.
(c) Pleasant Street.
(d) Main Street.

5. When Linda says "Catch old lady Strangeworth sending anybody a check," (427), what is she implying?
(a) Miss Strangeworth is getting absentminded.
(b) Miss Strangeworth is cruel.
(c) Miss Strangeworth is not generous.
(d) Miss Strangeworth is weird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best definition of "proverbial" in the sentence "Miss Strangeworth's hats were proverbial in the town" (426)?

2. Miss Strangeworth thinks that children mocking her would be "reprehensible" (426). What would their mocking be, in her opinion?

3. What letter does Miss Strangeworth think about writing to the school board?

4. What color paper does Miss Strangeworth choose for the note to Don Crane about his baby daughter?

5. When Miss Strangeworth looks out the window after the story ends, what will she see?

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