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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. After Winifred's relationship with Allegra has disintegrated, how does she show up at Mildred's door?

2. Where does Mildred go when she can no longer bear the thought of staying home alone?

3. What does Mildred do when she finds herself attracted to Rocky?

4. Who has left the vicarage?

5. Who is Mrs. Jubbs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Allegra tell Mildred while they are having lunch?

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

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

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

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

6. Why problems is Winifred having with Allegra?

7. What does Mildred do when she finds herself attracted to Rocky?

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

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

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel Excellent Women. Were there are surprises at the end? Are you satisfied with the way in which the novel ended? Were there any unanswered questions? Did the ending of the novel flow with the rest of the novel? What is your opinion of the novel as a whole?

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