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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 the young wife think will happen if she continues playing the piano?

2. Who does the wife say her husband is as rich as?

3. How does the young wife know it is nearly time for her husband to leave?

4. Where does the husband keep his jewels?

5. Where does the young lady find the hidden spring?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the marquis lie about the appearance of the corridor that leads to his secret room?

2. Do you think the Marquis's servant play a role in the Marquis' crimes?

3. What do you think is the chronological setting of the novel?

4. In what ways is the young woman experienced?

5. How does the Marquis seduce the young wife?

6. Why do you think Carter is so descriptive about the dead bodies?

7. How does Carter use color in the novella?

8. Why does the girl decide to enter the private room?

9. Why do you think the young wife does not tell anyone what happened, but instead accepts the gossip?

10. Why is it significant that the Marquis smells of Russian leather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is set in Brittany in France. Why do you think Carter sets her story here? What meaning does it add? What difference do you think there would be in the story if it was set in another country or region?

Essay Topic 2

The book is called the Bloody Chamber, a title that speaks for it self. Why do you think Carter has chosen such a straightforward title? What kind of expectations does it give the reader? How important do you think titles are?

Essay Topic 3

It is difficult to pinpoint the exact chronological setting of the novel. What year do you think it is set in? What clues are there to suggest it is from that year?

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