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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their outing, who does Mildred and Dora see?
(a) Helena Napier and Rocky Napier.
(b) Julian and Mrs. Gray.
(c) Helena Napier and Everard Bone.
(d) Rocky Napier and an unknown woman.

2. Where does Mildred have dinner on a regular basis?
(a) At the vicarage.
(b) At the local diner.
(c) At Helena's.
(d) At a bakery.

3. How many stories tall is Mildred's apartment building?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

4. Within how many years did Mildred's parents die of one another?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Five years.

5. Where does Mildred's lunch date take her after their lunch?
(a) To the local theatre for an afternoon show.
(b) To the Ministry for a tour.
(c) To the river to feed the swans.
(d) To City Square to watch the street performers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Gray's first name?

2. Where do the group go after the speech at the Learned Society?

3. How is Mildred's appearance described as?

4. What is the name of the pastor's sister?

5. What does Mildred think of the speech she hears at the Learned Society?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mildred's new neighbor, Helena.

2. Why does Mildred leave the Malorys after helping with the curtains?

3. How does Helena feel about her husband's return and why does she feel this way?

4. What do Mildred and Dora learn from a Wren officer on the way home from a school reunion?

5. Describe Rockingham Napier.

6. Who does Mildred run into at church?

7. What do the Malorys decide about their house?

8. What does Mildred tell the reader about her childhood?

9. Who is Dora?

10. How does Mildred first meet Helena, and why does this embarrass her?

(see the answer keys)

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