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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Helena's job sound to Mildred?
(a) Intimidating.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Degrading.

2. How do Mildred's behaviors often seem?
(a) Calculated and conniving.
(b) Controlling.
(c) Archaic and overly proper.
(d) Eccentric to others.

3. What are these two people doing when Dora and Mildred see them during their outing?
(a) Buying candy.
(b) Holding hands.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Kissing.

4. Who is the author of Excellent Women?
(a) Barbara Pym.
(b) Alice Munro.
(c) Kitty Kelley.
(d) Jane Austen.

5. What is Helena's last name?
(a) Newton.
(b) Naples.
(c) Netherfield.
(d) Napier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Helena's husband living?

2. What does Mildred agree to help with when she arrives at the Malorys?

3. Where does Mildred have dinner on a regular basis?

4. On Ash Wednesday, who is Mildred surprised to see at mass?

5. How does Helena react when Everard says that he is going away for awhile?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mildred's new neighbor, Helena.

2. Who does Mildred run into after her annual lunch date?

3. Describe Rockingham Napier.

4. When Dora comes to visit, what do they do together?

5. Who does Mildred go on her annual lunch date with, and what do they talk about?

6. Who is Everard Bone?

7. How does Helena react when Everard comments that he will be going away, and what does she do later to contradict this reaction?

8. Why does Mildred leave the Malorys after helping with the curtains?

9. How does Mildred first meet Helena, and why does this embarrass her?

10. What does Mildred do during her time at the Learned Society?

(see the answer keys)

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