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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 is Mother's heirloom?
2. Where does Marguerite travel and sing in?
3. Who names the viol?
4. What do the hearts of the congregation turn into when Madeleine touches and blows on them?
5. What does Mother say about scars?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the widow?
2. Who commissions the viol and why?
3. Who is Marguerite?
4. Why does Mother plunge Madeleine's hands into a pot of boiling lye?
5. Why is Madeleine disappointed in the gypsy camp?
6. Describe the physical attributes of Matilda. What is so special about her?
7. What types of things does Matilda record in her diary?
8. How does Madeleine feels about her impairment when she is in the convent in Paris?
9. How does M. Pujol feel about posing for the old widow?
10. How did M. Pujol lose his place on stage? Who replaced him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Greed is a topic brought up many times in Madeleine is Sleeping. Saint Michel was greedy and vain before mending his ways. Various characters like Mother experience greed when they do things for their own selfish purposes. Write an essay explaining how greed plays a role in Madeleine is Sleeping. Which characters are greedy and how does their greed impact the story? Do any character's greedy actions lead to positive outcomes? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
A love triangle is formed between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Both Madeleine and Adrien love M. Pujol. They turn to each other at times of frustration, and even begin a sexual relationship.Write an essay exploring the love triangle between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Why do Madeleine and Adrien have a sexual relationship when they both love M. Pujol and not each other? Is M. Pujol ever aware of the relationship Madeleine and Adrien share? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Madeleine's brothers and sisters play important roles in Madeleine is Sleeping. Beatrice is the eldest and therefore the other children listen to her. Jean-Luc is playful and Claude is mischievous. Write an essay detailing how each of Madeleine's siblings have characteristics that are important to the story. How do they help move the plot forward in scenes where Madeleine is absent? In what ways do they help Mother during times of duress? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
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