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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. In Chapter 17, who stays home with Margaret?
(a) Jean.
(b) Mrs. Melsom.
(c) Howard.
(d) Gretchen.

2. What does Howard tell Jean he feels that having an affair would be?
(a) Shabby behavior.
(b) Withering behavior.
(c) Good behavior.
(d) Justifiable behavior.

3. Who does Brenda say were "thick as thieves" at St. Cecilia's?
(a) Gretchen and Martha.
(b) Kitty and Brenda.
(c) Brenda and Gretchen.
(d) Martha and Kitty.

4. In Chapter 16, what does Jean write is the most derided category of women?
(a) The Teenage Mother.
(b) The Single Mother.
(c) The Maiden Aunt.
(d) The Widow.

5. In Chapter 26, what does Jean try for the first time?
(a) Sardines and olives.
(b) Apple tart.
(c) Pot pie.
(d) Garlic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jean wear to meet Howard in Chapter 26?

2. In Chapter 17, what does Howard tell Jean about he and Gretchen that is very personal?

3. In Chapter 28, who does Jean notice a first mention of in Alice's diary?

4. What does Margaret tell Jean her reading level is?

5. Where do the Tilburys go on a short break in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jean think of Aunt Edie?

2. When does Jean begin to realize the strength of her feelings for Howard?

3. In Chapter 22, what does Howard come to see Jean to tell her?

4. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?

5. In Chapter 17, what happens that makes it so Jean and Howard go to Edie's alone?

6. In Chapter 29, who shows up at Jean's door and gives her a fright?

7. Where does Gretchen go when she leaves Howard?

8. In Chapter 21, who writes to Jean regarding Gretchen's past?

9. What does Jean tell Howard about herself in Chapter 17 that she has never told anyone else?

10. What does Jean begin to suspect about Gretchen's intentions regarding Jean and Howard?

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