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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. Miss Strangeworth thinks that children mocking her would be "reprehensible" (426). What would their mocking be, in her opinion?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Deserving of strong criticism or blame.
(c) Puzzling.
(d) Embarrassing to a social superior.

2. 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.

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

4. Why does Miss Strangeworth refer to the Cranes' baby as "her highness" (421)?
(a) She is making fun of the possibility that the baby has some kind of developmental problem.
(b) She is trying to make Helen feel better about the baby's problems.
(c) The Cranes are from an even older and more important family than Miss Strangeworth's.
(d) Helen Crane has referred to her as a "princess."

5. Which one of her neighbors does Miss Strangeworth chat with while she is checking out at the grocery store?
(a) Don Crane.
(b) Martha Harper.
(c) Linda Stewart.
(d) Dave Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?

2. Why does Miss Strangeworth fail to notice the important detail about her letters?

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

4. What does Miss Strangeworth tell Helen Crane about her worries?

5. Miss Strangeworth thinks about the Cranes "indulgently" (421). How does she think about them?

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