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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mildred remember Everard saying about Miss Clovis?
(a) She is kind and giving.
(b) She is a commendable and competent girl.
(c) She is a self-absorbed busy body.
(d) She is an esteemed and respectable woman.

2. What kind of flowers does Winifred usually use?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Daisies.
(d) Iris'.

3. When Mildred receives a telegram meant for Helena, what does it say?
(a) Helena's husband has arrived.
(b) Helena's husband is unable to return.
(c) Helena's husband is injured.
(d) Helena's husband's return has been delayed a week.

4. What does the person who Dora and Mildred meet on the way home tell them about Rocky?
(a) Rocky is an alcoholic.
(b) Rocky has ties with the mafia.
(c) Rocky has been demoted.
(d) Rocky had numerous affairs in Italy.

5. What have the pastor and his sister decided to do with their house?
(a) Repaint the exterior.
(b) Convert a wing into a shelter.
(c) Hire a maid.
(d) Rent out some rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Morris, what is unnatural for a woman to do?

2. What is Mrs. Bone fascinated with?

3. What language are the new tenants fluent in?

4. Why does Mildred decide to go to bed early after the evening she had with the Malorys?

5. What did Allegra do to Winifred when Julian was at the boys' club?

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