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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. Why does Hircan think the young woman in Story Thirteen chose to do what she did with her gift?

2. What does Rolandine insist upon?

3. How does the second Virgin Mary die?

4. What does Wilhelm accept money to do?

5. What does Paulina do when she cannot be with her suitor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What regulations are put on the stories to be told in the afternoon?

2. What ends Rolandine's banishment?

3. How does the priest in Story Twenty-nine hide his affair?

4. What does Oiselle offer to do each morning to help pass the waiting time?

5. What does Seigneur de La Tremouille discover?

6. What does Geburon say about the ferry woman in Story Five?

7. What trick does a servant try to pull on Bernard?

8. What does Parlamente suggest when she sees that the group will be waiting together for some time?

9. What does Bernage tell his friend to do?

10. What does the group argue about after hearing Dagoucin's first story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 2

How does Jambique show her affinity for dramatic events, and what does this bring about in her relationship?

Essay Topic 3

What was the main message sent in the story of Florida and Amador, and why do you think so much of this book focused on that one story?

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