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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. What does Helena confess to Mildred and Miss Clovis?

2. What is Helena annoyed by during her tea with Miss Clovis and Mildred?

3. How does Mildred's talk with Mrs. Morris leave her?

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

5. What does Rocky invite Mildred to do that she would love to accept?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. For their annual holiday, where do Mildred and Dora go and what do they do?

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

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

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

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

7. While having tea with Miss Clovis, what does Helena ask Mildred to do, and why does she ask her to do this?

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

9. What do Miss Clovis, Mildred, and Helena talk about while having tea together?

10. What does Mildred find upon her return from the dinner with Everard, and why is the situation as it is?

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 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 3

Discuss the novel as a satire. What is satire? Why is Excellent Women an example of one?

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