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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. Who calls Mildred to invite her to dinner, of which she declines?

2. How does Mildred feel while her friends are gone?

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

4. Where does Helena go with Mildred and her companion when they bump into each other?

5. What does Allegra suggest about Winifred's future to Mildred?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Allegra suggest over lunch and how does Mildred react?

2. What do the parishioners get together to decorate and how do they decide their roles for this task?

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

4. What does Rocky ask Mildred in a letter and how does Mildred react?

5. After speaking with Miss Clovis, what does Mildred discuss with Winifred?

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

7. Why problems is Winifred having with Allegra?

8. What does Julian announce when he arrives at Mildred's apartment?

9. What argument does Allegra and Winifred have in regards to flowers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Mildred and Julian. What sort of relationship do they have? What is Mildred's opinion of Julian? How does Mildred react when she hears about his engagement? How does Mildred react when she hears about the end of his engagement? Does Mildred have romantic feelings for Julian? Why do the parishioners think that Mildred and Julian will marry one day?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss irony in Excellent Women. What are some examples of irony in the novel? Why is the title itself ironic?

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