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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event rouses Félicité's interest when she can no longer speak to people?

2. Who is opposed to the idea of Virginie attending a boarding school?

3. Where is the alter of the Corpus Christi placed?

4. Who does Mme. Aubain dream of after Virignie's death?

5. How old is Mme. Aubain when she dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The most crucial moment in Félicité's relationship with Mme. Aubain is when the two of them embrace. Analyze this scene and Félicité's reaction to the experience. How does this change her relationship with Mme. Aubain? Why is it so important to Félicité? What impact does it have on the story generally?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Mme. Aubain and Félicité's reactions to Virginie's death. How do their reactions fit in with their characters in general?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the tone of the narrator in this story. Does the narrative guide your interpretations of events or is it a neutral voice? If you argue that it does, how? If you argue that it doesn't, how does it avoid commentary?

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