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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Rocky so upset that he forgets about his cooking?
(a) He learns of the death of one of his colleagues.
(b) Helena has left him.
(c) He crashed his new car.
(d) He has lost his job.

3. Where is Helena's husband?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) Staying with family.
(c) In the Army.
(d) In America.

4. What has happened between Winifred and Mildred since Mrs. Gray moved in?
(a) They have drifted apart.
(b) They have not seen much of each other.
(c) They have gotten into a number of fights.
(d) They have gotten closer.

5. After Mildred tells the pastor and his sister about Helena, what do they tell her about?
(a) An unexpected donation.
(b) A new piece of furniture they bought.
(c) A jumble sale.
(d) The closing of the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mildred react to Allegra's suggestion at lunch?

2. What does Mildred tell Julian when she runs into him after hearing about his engagement?

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

4. When does Dora come to visit Mildred?

5. What is Helena's last name?

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