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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) Gladiolus.
(c) Poppies.
(d) Carnations.

2. Miss Strangeworth stops to discuss an "appropriation" with Miss Chandler (422). What are they talking about?
(a) A policy statement.
(b) Something that has been taken without permission.
(c) Money set aside for some purpose.
(d) A meeting of an official organization or group.

3. What is the purpose of including the details about how many people Miss Strangeworth talks to on her trip to the grocery store?
(a) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is a helpful and kind neighbor.
(b) It shows that the townspeople like and trust her.
(c) It shows that the townspeople all need something from Miss Strangeworth.
(d) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is nosy.

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) Her hair does not look as neat as usual.
(c) She seems distracted and is a little rude.
(d) She has clearly been crying.

5. What does Miss Strangeworth seem to think her family's place in the world is?
(a) To keep an eye on everyone else and hold them to a high moral standard.
(b) To stay isolated from the wickedness of the world.
(c) To provide an example of kindness and concern for others.
(d) To counsel others and help them understand how to live a happy and ethical life.

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

7. When Miss Strangeworth thinks to herself "People must live graciously, after all," (425), what does this show about her as a person?
(a) She understands the irony of her position in the town.
(b) She understands very little about other people.
(c) She is a very selfish person.
(d) She wants everyone to have a life as nice as hers.

8. What does Miss Strangeworth tell Mr. Lewis that he has forgotten to do?
(a) Tell his grandson that she said "hello."
(b) Charge her for the strawberries.
(c) Remind her to buy tea.
(d) Stock the brand of cat food she needs.

9. What did Tommy Lewis call Miss Strangeworth in high school?
(a) "Adela."
(b) "Worthy"
(c) "Addie."
(d) "Miss Adela."

10. What does Miss Strangeworth tell Helen Crane about her worries?
(a) She should talk with her baby's doctor.
(b) All babies develop differently.
(c) They are just another example of the anxieties Helen has always had.
(d) She should talk with her husband.

11. According to the narrator, how do the townspeople feel about Miss Strangeworth and her house and her roses?
(a) Proud.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Amused.

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

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

14. What letter does Miss Strangeworth think about writing to the school board?
(a) One that accuses a student of drinking during the school day.
(b) One that accuses the principal of having an affair with a secretary.
(c) One that accuses the librarian of stealing from the library fund.
(d) One that asks how the chemistry teacher can afford such a fancy car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Miss Strangeworth?

2. Why does Miss Strangeworth feel so certain that the children in front of the post office will be respectful toward her?

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

4. What does Miss Strangeworth's nice cream-colored stationery say at the top?

5. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?

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