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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. Helen Crane looks at her baby with "rapt wonder" (421). How is she looking at the baby?
(a) With all of her attention on something amazing.
(b) With a puzzled, pinched look.
(c) With a focused suspicion.
(d) With a startled, questioning look.

2. What is Dave Harris's reason for hand-delivering one of Miss Strangeworth's letters?
(a) He hopes that it will help Mr. Stewart to see that he is actually a nice guy.
(b) He has a suspicion that Miss Strangeworth is the anonymous letter writer.
(c) He hopes that Mr. Crane will give him a reward.
(d) He thinks that it might have good news in it for Mr. Crane.

3. What do people in town assume it means when someone writes on blue paper?
(a) They are trying to show off.
(b) They are irritated at the person they are writing to.
(c) They are almost out of paper.
(d) They could not afford the more expensive cream-colored paper.

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

5. What causes Miss Strangeworth to say that the Cranes' baby will expect luxury all of her life?
(a) The baby's fancy hat and stroller cover.
(b) The baby's beautiful features.
(c) The Cranes' wealth.
(d) The way that Helen Crane fusses over the baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Strangeworth think that she has a right to eavesdrop on Linda Stewart at the post office?

2. Who is the original owner of Miss Strangeworth's house?

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

4. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?

5. On what street does Miss Strangeworth live?

(see the answer key)

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