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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. What is used for music when Byron dances in Book 3, Chapter IV?
2. When Rosalie inspects the room of her dead aunt, what does she see embroidered on the duvet?
3. How many bullets does Byron load his pistol with when he goes to face Pearce?
4. How many invitations does Lucien ask his mother to give him for him to deliver himself in Book 4, Chapter I?
5. How long after the queen of France's death does Sylvie say that her dog returned to the guillotine and howled for her mistress?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Laurent think he and Rosalie cannot be matched?
2. What happens when Rosalie asks for a note giving her permission to use fabric for a riding outfit for Jane?
3. Why does Sylvie call for Jane to come for her lesson when she is still dressed in her robe in Book 3, Chapter XIV?
4. What does Jane's riding outfit look like?
5. What does Lucien ask Lily to prepare for Byron's going-away party, and what preparations does she make?
6. What conversation do Lily and Thisbe have when Thisbe returns after nearly drowning?
7. Why does Le Brun refuse punch when Thisbe brings him some at the party?
8. Why do Pearce and Byron dance together for the family?
9. What happens to Thisbe?
10. Why does Eugenie say that she cannot marry Byron?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How Williams-Garcia use imagery to help reader’s imagine the world she has created?
Essay Topic 2
Based on what a character observes, they can come to wrong conclusions. How do characters in A Sitting in St. James come to wrong conclusions because appearances deceive them?
Essay Topic 3
In A Sitting in St. James, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
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