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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose "vulgar temperament broke bounds" after Monsieur Follenvie returned from the Prussian officer's room on the third day in Totes?

2. On the second day in Totes, the coach passengers rose early, with a _______hope of being allowed to start, a _______desire than ever to do so.

3. What metaphor does Maupassant use to describe Boule de Suif's tears in the coach from Totes?

4. When the church bell summons the faithful on the third morning in Totes, what does Boule de Suif think about that convinces her to attend the ceremony?

5. According to the passengers during lunch the second day of Totes, what step would have been of "little consequence" to Boule de Suif?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss class in "Boule de Suif."

1) How does class function?

2) How does class impact the characters' in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Boule de Suif and Cornudet.

1) What makes them outsiders in the story and why?

2) Who is more or less sympathetic and why?

3) Who has more power and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of gender in "Boule de Suif"? Who embraces their gendered roles and why? Who defies their gendered roles and why?

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