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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 Allegra dare to suggest to Winifred about an arrangements of flowers?

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

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

4. What were Julian and Allegra worried about in regards to their news?

5. What item of furniture has become infested?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss marriage in Excellent Women. How is marriage viewed by the characters in the novel. What does marriage have to do with the issues that Mildred faces? What are Mildred's views on marriage? How does the author portray marriage 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 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?

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