The Enchanted Pitcher" Quiz
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What is the occupation of Pitcher in the office of Harvey Maxwell?

  • Broker
  • Telegraph operator
  • Stenographer
  • Confidential clerk (correct)

    • How did the young lady stenographer's appearance differ from the typical stenographer?

  • She had an alluring pompadour hairstyle
  • She wore a colorful dress with chains and lockets
  • She had an air of accepting luncheon invitations
  • She did not wear extravagant accessories (correct)

    • What was the color of the young lady stenographer's dress?

  • Colorful
  • Plain
  • Grey (correct)
  • Black

    • What was the young lady stenographer wearing in her neat black turban hat?

    <p>The gold-green wing of a macaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the young lady stenographer appear on that particular morning?

    <p>Softly and shyly radiant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stenographer notice about her behavior that morning?

    <p>She lingered in the outer office instead of going straight to her desk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maxwell react when the stenographer approached his desk?

    <p>Impersonal and brusque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pitcher do in response to Maxwell's instruction about hiring another stenographer?

    <p>He notified the agency to send over a few samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the machine at Maxwell's desk represent to the stenographer?

    <p>A busy New York broker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the stenographer respond when asked if there was anything by Maxwell?

    <p>She answered 'Nothing' and moved away with a little smile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stenographer do differently in the morning?

    <p>She lingered in the outer office before going to her desk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mr. Maxwell react when the stenographer moved closer to his desk?

    <p>He asked her impatiently if there was anything she wanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Pitcher do in response to Mr. Maxwell's instruction about engaging another stenographer?

    <p>He notified the agency to send over a few samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the machine at Maxwell's desk appear to the stenographer?

    <p>It appeared as a busy New York broker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stenographer ask Mr. Pitcher about Mr. Maxwell's plans?

    <p>If Mr. Maxwell said anything about engaging another stenographer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stenographer notice about her behavior on the particular morning?

    <p>She lingered in the outer office before going to her desk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maxwell react when the stenographer approached his desk?

    <p>Impersonal and brusque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Pitcher do in response to Mr. Maxwell's instruction about engaging another stenographer?

    <p>Notified the agency to send over a few samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the machine at Maxwell's desk represent to the stenographer?

    <p>A busy New York broker moved by buzzing wheels and uncoiling springs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stenographer do differently in the morning?

    <p>She lingered in the outer office before going to her desk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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