Literature Quiz

What is the author known for according to the text?

• Writing a few short stories

• His wit, wordplay, and twist endings

• His famous novel

• His poetry

What does the term "parsimony" imply in the context of the story?

• Generosity

• Wealth

• Extravagance

• Extreme unwillingness to spend money

What is the reader advised to take notes about while reading the story?

• The historical context of the story

• The relationship between Jim and Della

• The author's life

• The setting of the story

How much was the furnished flat per week?

• $8

• $87 cents

• $1.87

• $6

What does the word "predominate" mean as used in the text?

• To be less important

• To be the strongest or main element

• To be rare or scarce

• To be the least significant

What is the meaning of "vestibule" as used in the story?

• A small room for storage

• A type of furniture

• A room just inside the main doors of a building

• A private area for letters

What was the original weekly income of the "Dillingham" before it shrank to $20?

• $30

• $25

• $40

• $15

What did Della do after she finished crying?

• She went to buy Jim a present.

• She attended to her cheeks with the powder rag.

• She pulled down her hair and let it fall to its full length.

• She put on her old brown jacket and hat.

What is the meaning of the word "sterling" as used in the text?

• To lower the value of something.

• Being of the highest standard or quality.

• A type of currency.

• An old-fashioned term for strong.

What does the word "depreciate" mean according to the text?

• To increase in value over time.

• To remain constant in value.

• To lower the value of something, or to cause something to seem less valuable.

• To exchange something for money.