Mrs Bixby and the Colonel’s Coat Quiz
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What percentage of the nation's wealth do women already own in America, according to the text?

  • 85% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 75%
  • 60%

What is described as a lucrative and easy process for women in America?

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Divorce (correct)
  • Education
  • Investing

What method do some ladies prefer to rely upon for satisfactory rewards?

  • Career advancement
  • Inheritance
  • Husband's death (correct)
  • Entrepreneurship

What is the attitude of succeeding generations of youthful American males towards marriage despite the high divorce rate?

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What is the consequence for men in supporting their ex-wives in the manner to which they are accustomed?

<p>They must work like slaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wealth Distribution in America

  • Women already own approximately 50% of the nation's wealth.

Financial Empowerment of Women

  • Investing in the stock market is described as a lucrative and easy process for women in America.

Alternative Methods for Financial Gain

  • Some women prefer to rely on alimony settlements for satisfactory rewards.

Attitudes towards Marriage among Young American Males

  • Despite the high divorce rate, succeeding generations of youthful American males view marriage with skepticism.

Consequences of Supporting Ex-Wives

  • Men who support their ex-wives in the manner to which they are accustomed often face financial burden and strain.

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Test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's short story "Mrs Bixby and the Colonel’s Coat" with this quiz. Explore themes of wealth, divorce, and ambition in 1950s America as you answer questions about the story's plot, characters, and themes.

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