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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mildred react to the duty given to her by Rocky?
(a) She gladly takes on the task.
(b) She begrudgingly accepts.
(c) She decides to do it before he even asks.
(d) She refuses on the spot.

2. Where does Helena go to live?
(a) Devonshire.
(b) Kent.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Windsor.

3. What does Helena ask Mildred to do via a phone call?
(a) Helena asks Mildred to tell Rocky that she will return promptly.
(b) Helena asks Mildred to ignore Rocky.
(c) Helena asks Mildred to comfort Rocky.
(d) Helena asks Mildred to pack a suitcase for her.

4. What month does Mildred go on her annual holiday?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) May.

5. What does Julian announce to Mildred and Winifred at Mildred's apartment?
(a) That Winifred must move out immediately.
(b) That the engagement is off.
(c) That he will marry Allegra even sooner.
(d) That Allegra suffers from severe mood swings.

6. Why do the parishioners get together?
(a) To discuss the power struggle between the parishioners.
(b) To raise money for a mission.
(c) To celebrate the renovation of the vicorage.
(d) To decorate the sanctuary for Whit Sunday.

7. How does the person who stops by the table while Mildred and Everard are dining act?
(a) Presumptuous.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Pretentious.
(d) Jealous.

8. What personal question does Helena ask Mildred while they tea with Miss Clovis?
(a) If Mildred has feelings for Everard.
(b) If Mildred cares for Rocky in a romantic sense.
(c) If Mildred has ever been in love.
(d) If Mildred is lonely.

9. Where does Mildred go when she can no longer bear the thought of staying home alone?
(a) The Napiers'.
(b) Dora's home.
(c) The vicarage.
(d) A tea room.

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

11. According to Mrs. Morris, what is unnatural for a woman to do?
(a) Have a career.
(b) Live alone.
(c) Co-habitate with an unmarried man.
(d) Divorce her husband.

12. What does Everard warn Mildred of about his mother?
(a) She is very sickly.
(b) His mother is stern and often abrupt with her words.
(c) His mother is eccentric.
(d) She is a horrible cook.

13. What has the piece of furniture become infested with?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Worms.
(c) Ants.
(d) Termites.

14. How does Mildred feel while her friends are gone?
(a) Serene and blissful.
(b) Lonely and abandoned.
(c) Bored and desperate.
(d) Anxious and curious.

15. What kind of flowers does Winifred usually use?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Iris'.
(d) Daisies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the parishioners react to Allegra's suggestion?

2. What does Mrs. Bone tolerate from her son?

3. What does Allegra suggest about Winifred's future to Mildred?

4. After the dinner with Mrs. Bone, what does Mildred smell from the Napiers' when she walks by?

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

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