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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the dinner with Mrs. Bone, what does Mildred smell from the Napiers' when she walks by?
(a) Burnt eggs.
(b) Burnt potatoes.
(c) Burnt toast.
(d) Burnt meat.

2. How do the parishioners react to Allegra's suggestion?
(a) With resistance.
(b) With confusion.
(c) With agreement.
(d) With shock.

3. Why do Helena, Everard, Rocky and Mildred go to the Learned Society?
(a) To hear the speech on upcoming exhibitions.
(b) To hear the speech on the trip to Africa.
(c) To hear the speech on new discoveries.
(d) To hear the speech on how to be a stellar member of the society.

4. What does Mildred do with a co-worker on Wednesdays?
(a) Cuts coupons out of the newspapers.
(b) Goes for a leisurely bike ride along the river.
(c) Grocery shops at Vinnie's.
(d) Go to St. Ermin's church.

5. What is Winifred doing when Mildred arrives for a visit?
(a) Reading a letter from a past parisher.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Making Julian lunch.
(d) Helping Mrs. Gray move in and arrange her things.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mildred's label that comes with a stigma?

2. What flowers does Allegra choose?

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

4. How does Helena's job sound to Mildred?

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

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