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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mildred agree to help with when she arrives at the Malorys?
(a) The dusting.
(b) The cooking.
(c) The curtains.
(d) Vacuuming the couch.

2. According to Mrs. Morris, what should men never be expected to do?
(a) Wait on their wives.
(b) Keep house.
(c) Worry about anything unrelated to his career.
(d) Do the shopping.

3. Where do Rocky and Mildred sit at the Learned Society?
(a) On a bench.
(b) In the gallery.
(c) On the roof.
(d) To the side, away from the group.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mildred feel during her outing with Dora and Rocky?

2. What does Rocky invite Mildred to do that she would love to accept?

3. What is Helena's last name?

4. Why do the parishioners get together?

5. What does Mildred do with a co-worker on Wednesdays?

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