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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mildred's label that comes with a stigma?
(a) Adulteress.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Spinster.
(d) Prude.

3. On Ash Wednesday, who is Mildred surprised to see at mass?
(a) A childhood friend.
(b) Helena.
(c) Everard Bone.
(d) Helena's husband.

4. How does Helena know Miss Clovis?
(a) Miss Clovis is Helena's professor.
(b) Miss Clovis is a member of the Learned Society as well.
(c) Miss Clovis is Helena's old roommate.
(d) Miss Clovis is a family friend.

5. Where do the group go after the speech at the Learned Society?
(a) To Everard's house.
(b) Out for dinner.
(c) To a movie.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Mildred live with after her parents died?

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

3. Who is the author of Excellent Women?

4. Within how many years did Mildred's parents die of one another?

5. When Rocky visits Mildred and talks about Italy, what offhand comment does he make?

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