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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. The topic of "Victoria" is _______________________.
(a) Political differences.
(b) Greed.
(c) Inter-generational conflict.
(d) Betrayal.

2. What type of training did Jane, Helen and Margaret attend together?
(a) Chef.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Tutoring.

3. Jane's husband has an invalid wife living in which U.S. state?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Maine.
(c) California.
(d) Ohio.

4. Who is the school teacher who befriends Vera?
(a) Miss Kerrigan.
(b) Miss Strawn.
(c) Miss Andrews.
(d) Miss Voiles.

5. Mary's parents had rejected her boyfriend, _______________.
(a) Edward.
(b) Philip.
(c) Louis.
(d) Seth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eve takes a secretarial job from whom?

2. Vera had a wretched _________________.

3. The topic of "Seven Sisters" is __________________.

4. Sara is sent to a conference in what city?

5. Eve can be characterized as a/an _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vera's married life just as dysfunctional as her childhood had been?

2. What is the premise of "Pimlico"?

3. Why has Jane requested a reunion with her friends, Helen and Margaret?

4. What is the premise of "Green Park"?

5. How does this story differ from many of the other stories which address inter-generational conflict?

6. What are Eve's philosophies for helping women get ahead and when does she know to move on to the next opportunity?

7. How does Pat thwart Stuart's plans for them to participate in an orgy?

8. How is Olive's true character in contrast to the gracious person she pretends to be?

9. Explain the reason for the trouble between Mary and her parents and what her life is like without them.

10. What is the premise of "Seven Sisters"?

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