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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. How old is Laurent Tournier in Book 2, Chapter VIII?

2. In Book 1, Chapter X, how long ago did Sylvie hope that Juliette and Lucien would marry?

3. What card games does Jane know how to play when she comes to the Guilbert's?

4. How far has Lucien traveled?

5. What does Bayard give a broker to give to Sylvie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sylvie feel about Blacks and mixed bloods who die of yellow fever?

2. Who does Lucien think Rosalie should marry and why?

3. How does Sylvie compare Jane to her mother and sisters?

4. How did Thisbe learn not to leave Madame's side for any reason?

5. What does Thisbe wake up to after nearly drowing in the pond, and how does she feel?

6. What secrets do Byron and Pearce reveal to one another in Book 2, Chapter IV?

7. What happens when Jane enters the dining room for dinner fresh from riding her horse?

8. How does Jane come to stay with the Guilberts?

9. How did Rosalie and Laurent get along when they were children?

10. What happens when Byron and Peace are swimming in the pond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sylvie is the mistress of Le Petit Cottage. What type of person is Sylvie? Does she seem to have any redeeming qualities? Is it surprising that Marguerite learns to empathize with her?

Essay Topic 2

Lucien and other plantation owners believe their female slaves are for their personal pleasure. How do Lucien and other plantation owners treat their female slaves? Are they guilty of raping their slaves?

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Lucien’s character? Why could he be considered to be amoral?

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