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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 do the parishioners react to Allegra's suggestion?

2. What is Everard's opinion on excellent women and marriage?

3. While Julian consoles Rocky, where does Mildred go?

4. What is Mrs. Bone fascinated with?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people react to Julian's news and the drama which had taken place earlier in the night between Winifred and Allegra?

2. Why problems is Winifred having with Allegra?

3. What does Helena tell Mildred while they have tea together during Mildred's holiday?

4. How does the drama with Julian, Winifred, and Allegra affect Mildred afterward?

5. What does Mildred discover while taking care of the Napiers' apartment?

6. When Everard takes Mildred out for lunch, what do they talk about?

7. Where does Rocky go, and what task does he leave Mildred to take care of?

8. What does Julian say to Mildred after Mildred finds out about his engagement to Allegra?

9. What does Miss Clovis have to say about Rocky?

10. Who arrives at Mildred's apartment on evening overwrought and soaking wet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Mildred's relationship with her downstairs neighbor, Rocky. What is her first impression of Rocky? What are their feelings for one another? Does Mildred have romantic feelings for Rocky? Does Rocky have romantic feelings for Mildred?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the motif of loneliness in the novel Excellent Women. Who is lonely and why? How does this loneliness affect the characters and plot of the novel? What is causing this loneliness?

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