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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. Why does Mildred decide to go to bed early after the evening she had with the Malorys?

2. According to Mrs. Morris, what should men never be expected to do?

3. How does Mildred react to Allegra's invitation to lunch?

4. According to Mrs. Morris, what is unnatural for a woman to do?

5. How does Mildred react to Allegra's suggestion at lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mildred's dinner with Everard's mother.

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

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

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

5. Why problems is Winifred having with Allegra?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Mildred's relationship with Everard. What is their relationship based on? Friendship? Romance? What was Mildred's first impression of Everard? What does Everard think of Mildred? Is there any indication that they will move forward with their relationship in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of the church in Mildred's life. Why is it important to her? What does the church provide for Mildred besides a location for worship? How does Mildred's background relate to the church?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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