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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mildred's appearance described as?

2. What does Julian arrive in time for at the Malorys?

3. Where does Mildred meet Helena?

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

5. Who is Everard Bone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mildred run into at church?

2. What does Mildred discuss with the Malorys while having dinner with them?

3. When Dora comes to visit, what do they do together?

4. Describe Rockingham Napier.

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

6. Describe the Malorys.

7. What does Mildred see on Ash Wednesday that she feels compelled to share with the Napiers?

8. Describe Mildred's new neighbor, Helena.

9. Who is Everard Bone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the title of the novel. Who are "excellent women"? What are they known for? Who are excellent women in the novel? Is this a derogatory term or a title to wear with pride?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of the novel Excellent Women. What is literary fiction? What are the elements of literary fiction? Which of these elements can be found in Excellent Women?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the climax of the novel. What happens at the climax of Excellent Women? How does it affect the remainder of the novel?

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