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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 Cheri notice one night while walking near Lea's house?

2. Lea reminisces about a summer she spent with Cheri in ______________.

3. How old is Lea at the beginning of the story?

4. Where does Cheri go after leaving Lea's house?

5. In what city does CHERI begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Pal and how does Cheri meet her?

2. What is the significance of pearls to Cheri?

3. How does Lea behave at the luncheon at Madame Peloux's?

4. What does the author reveal about Cheri's physical and emotional traits?

5. What is the setting for CHERI?

6. What could be another reason that Lea is so repulsed by Lili and her young companion?

7. Have Lea's feelings for Cheri abated during her time away?

8. What does Cheri do during the time he spends at Desmond's?

9. Why are Cheri and Edmee at odds over the state of their marriage?

10. What is Cheri's reaction when he sees Edmee wearing a pearl necklace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in France in the early-twentieth century. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they enjoy any freedoms that 21st century women do no?

Essay Topic 2

Develop a character study of Madame Peloux. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name

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