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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of "costume" did Ourika wear?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Oriental.
(c) French.
(d) Formal.

2. Which of the following brings boldness of judgment?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Arrogance.

3. Part of Ourika's illness was caused by the fact that she did not feel ______.
(a) Wanted.
(b) Supported.
(c) Equal.
(d) Needed.

4. Who became Ourika's constant companion?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Michel.
(c) Antoinette.
(d) Charles.

5. Ourika asked, "Does _____ bring happiness?"
(a) Love.
(b) Complacency.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mme de B. receive news about her property?

2. Ourika compared her time with Mme to _____.

3. How old was the surviving family member?

4. Charles and Ourika's relationship was always filled with _____.

5. Ourika wrote about what important celebration?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a result of the Revolution, Mme. de B. and Ourika were forced to leave their home and go into protective custody. Explain the situation.

2. How did Ourika perform a disservice even though she was rescued twice?

3. How did Ourika's attitude change after Charles' marriage to Anais? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction?

4. How was Ourika affected by this new state of melancholy? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction to the change in Ourika?

5. How was Ourika affected by this new state of melancholy? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction to the change in Ourika?

6. How did Ourika's education differ from the education of Charles and his brother? What were Ourika's school experiences?

7. What political issues arose soon after Charles' departure? What were Ourika's thoughts on these issues?

8. What incident caused Ourika's outlook to change dramatically? What happened to her demeanor?

9. When did the Reign of Terror end? How did the situation change when the Reign of Terror ended?

10. How did Mme. de B. influence Ourika's imagination and social development?

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