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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 mood is evoked by the detail about Miss Strangeworth's table being capable of expanding to seat 22?
(a) Jealousy, because her family has so much money.
(b) Pity, because she is all alone in the world.
(c) Amusement, because she thinks she is more popular than she is.
(d) Anger, because she isolates herself from the world.

2. Why does Miss Strangeworth fail to notice the important detail about her letters?
(a) Linda Stewart begins sobbing again.
(b) She notices that a car has turned down the street and is getting close.
(c) She is busy thinking about sending a letter to Dave Harris's father.
(d) One of the younger children bumps into her.

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

4. What is the best definition of "proverbial" in the sentence "Miss Strangeworth's hats were proverbial in the town" (426)?
(a) As well-known and widely understood as something from a proverb.
(b) As inflexible and unchanging as something from a proverb.
(c) As clear and easy to understand as something from a proverb.
(d) As old-fashioned as something from a proverb.

5. Who is the original owner of Miss Strangeworth's house?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her great-grandfather.
(c) Miss Strangeworth.
(d) Her grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Miss Strangeworth, to whom should Helen apologize?

2. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?

3. What is the longest time that Miss Strangeworth has been away from her town?

4. When Linda says "Catch old lady Strangeworth sending anybody a check," (427), what is she implying?

5. When Miss Strangeworth discovers how much trouble she has caused for Linda and Dave, what does she think about it?

(see the answer key)

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