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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. Which accessory did Ourika wear at all times?

2. During this time, Ourika was unable to do which of the following?

3. Ourika felt she owed a great deal to which of the following?

4. Mme is an abbreviation for which of the following?

5. Ourika blamed her illness on which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it said that Ourika was rescued twice from slavery? What happened to Ourika in regards to this issue?

3. Ourika decided that she must resign herself to her fate. What was the next step taken by Ourika?

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

5. What was the only thing that allowed Ourika to be happy during this trying time?

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

7. What did Ourika dream about in regards to her future in society? Where did Ourika wish to go?

8. How did Charles' happiness affect Ourika in a negative way? What was her reaction?

9. Ourika had a selfish thought about her state of affairs and about Charles' return from his honeymoon. What was the thought?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ourika and Mme. de B. had an unusual relationship. Explain in detail the relationship between the lady and the young black girl. Describe Mme. de B.'s purpose and incentive in raising Ourika as a surrogate granddaughter.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story or essay on what might have happened if the French Revolution had never occurred. What might have happened to the structure of France? How would it have affected the characters? Did the Revolution have any effect on the Black Code and the issues of slavery in France? Explain. Also, explain how the Revolution affected the structure of the aristocracy, including Mme. de B.'s connections to them and how that may have changed as well.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the French Revolution. Use historical references and cite sources. Explain the purpose of the conflict, how it began, important events and how it affected the history of France. Include major participants in the Revolution, including Robespierre and Louis XIV. Explain how the Revolution ended and the state of France shortly thereafter. Describe how the majority of France reflects on the Revolution.

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