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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Winifred's relationship with Allegra has disintegrated, how does she show up at Mildred's door?
(a) Overwrought and soaking wet.
(b) Relieved yet tired.
(c) Regretful and sad.
(d) Happy and energetic.

3. What is Winifred feeling when Mildred visits her?
(a) Winifred is becoming suspicious of Allegra's intentions.
(b) Winifred is excited because of some new developments in her life.
(c) Winifred is tired from working so hard at the vicarage.
(d) Winifred is becoming disenchanted with Allegra.

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

5. According to Julian, what had Winifred always hoped for?
(a) That Mildred would find happiness.
(b) That Winifred could move out of the vicarage.
(c) That Julian would marry a.s.a.p.
(d) That Julian and Mildred would marry.

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

7. Who does Mildred ponder calling in regards to the infested furniture?
(a) Julian.
(b) Winifred.
(c) Mrs. Bone.
(d) Everard.

8. What does Mrs. Bone tolerate from her son?
(a) His single status.
(b) His career.
(c) His thirst for adventure.
(d) His conversion.

9. Who is moving into the Malory house?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Miss Clovis.
(c) Helena.
(d) Sister Blatt.

10. What is Everard's opinion on excellent women and marriage?
(a) Excellent women have missed the window.
(b) Excellent women should marry.
(c) Excellent women are not for marrying.
(d) Excellent women should marry later in life.

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

12. What were Julian and Allegra worried about in regards to their news?
(a) That Mildred would be depressed by it.
(b) That Mildred would become overly enthusiastic about it.
(c) That Mildred would tell everyone about it.
(d) That Mildred would be upset by it.

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

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

15. How does Mildred react to Allegra's suggestion at lunch?
(a) With rage.
(b) With agreement.
(c) With doubt.
(d) With shock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helena ask Mildred to do after she bumps into her in the village?

2. Why do the parishioners get together?

3. What item of furniture has become infested?

4. What does Rocky leave Mildred in charge of while he is away?

5. How does Mildred feel after refusing the invite?

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