The Portable Dorothy Parker Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to the girl in "A Telephone Call," why should a woman not keep calling a man on the phone? (from Chapters 10-13)

When you call, they know you like them, and then they no longer like you.

Men are much busier than women and do not like to be disturbed.

A woman's voice over the phone is not nearly as seductive as in person.

Talking on the phone is not ladylike.

2.

In the story "Lady With a Lamp," how long has Mona been in bed? (from Chapters 19-24)

Nearly two weeks.

Over a month.

Almost three days.

Almost six weeks.

3.

In the poem "Verse for a Certain Dog," what is the difference between the lines inside the parentheses and those not in parentheses? (from Chapter 9)

The lines outside are about the dog as an adult and those inside are about the puppy.

The lines outside are spoken to the dog and those inside are to the reader.

The lines outside praise the dog and those inside scold the dog.

The lines outside are spoken to the reader and those inside are to the dog.

4.

After Herbie leaves, how much time passes before Hazel hears any news about him? (from Chapters 14-17)

Six months.

Eleven months.

Two years.

Seven years.

5.

What grade does the narrator give to a "passing fair" lady in the poem "Roundel"? (from Chapter 9)

F.

B.

D-.

A+.

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