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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 much does Le Brun ask to be paid?

2. In Book 4, Chapter XII, how long has it been since Sylvie last sat for her portrait?

3. What book has Rosalie read that Laurent has seen performed as a play?

4. Where does Le Brun start the painting of Sylvie?

5. How long does the going-away party last after the portrait is revealed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Laurent think he and Rosalie cannot be matched?

2. Why does Eugenie say that she cannot marry Byron?

3. Why does Eugenie's carriage come for her early in Book 3, Chapter VIII?

4. How does Byron describe Christmastime on the plantation?

5. What does Jane's riding outfit look like?

6. Why does Le Brun stay for the going away party?

7. Why does Byron challenge Pearce to a duel?

8. Why does Sylvie call for Jane to come for her lesson when she is still dressed in her robe in Book 3, Chapter XIV?

9. Why will Sylvie not allow Lily to serve at Byron's going-away party?

10. What does Le Brun say about Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun and her patroness?

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

Jane is a tomboy. What gender roles does Jane ignore? Why does she not fit into society?

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