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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 word is repeatedly used to describe the day on which the story opens?
(a) "Summery."
(b) "Golden."
(c) "Lovely."
(d) "Mild."

2. For how many years has Miss Strangeworth been writing her anonymous letters?
(a) 14.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 10.

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

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

5. According to Miss Strangeworth, to whom should Helen apologize?
(a) The baby.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Miss Strangeworth.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ethan Allen?

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

3. When Miss Strangeworth is walking "daintily" along Main Street, (417), how is she walking?

4. What has Miss Strangeworth written to Mr. Lewis in one of her letters?

5. What does Miss Strangeworth seem to think her family's place in the world is?

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