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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. Where does Mildred meet Helena?
(a) In the basement by the dustbins.
(b) In the hall between their apartments.
(c) In the bathroom they share.
(d) At church.

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

3. Who is Everard Bone?
(a) A childhood friend of Helena.
(b) An anthropologist and colleague of Helena.
(c) A sleazy family friend of Helena.
(d) Helena's husband's college roommate.

4. What are both Everard and Helena a member of?
(a) A fan club for a teen idol.
(b) The Learned Society.
(c) The same church.
(d) A secret club for graduates of their school.

5. Why does Mildred go to the Malory house in Chapter 7?
(a) To help Winifred with the church jumble sale.
(b) To hear the most recent gossip.
(c) To show off a new dress.
(d) To return a casserole dish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the pastor at Mildred's church?

2. Why do Helena, Everard, Rocky and Mildred go to the Learned Society?

3. When Mildred receives a telegram meant for Helena, what does it say?

4. What have the pastor and his sister decided to do with their house?

5. What is Helena's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Everard Bone?

2. Describe Mildred Lathbury.

3. What do the Malorys decide about their house?

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

5. Why does Mildred visit the Malory house in Chapter 7, and what does she do while there?

6. How does Helena react when Everard comments that he will be going away, and what does she do later to contradict this reaction?

7. Who is Dora?

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

9. Describe Mildred's new neighbor, Helena.

10. Describe Rockingham Napier.

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