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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. Where in her cage does Mireille hide?

2. What does Sebastian tell Michael after his wife is kdinapped?

3. Who is Victor?

4. Who gets diagnosed with cancer?

5. Who is Lorraine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Michael's plans for himself and Mireille a year into their relationship?

2. What does the Commander say he likes when Mireille goes to his room for the first time?

3. Who is Fabienne?

4. How much money does Sebastian owe?

5. Who is Mr. Evans?

6. Why does Victor think he has been lied to?

7. Who is TiPierre?

8. Why is Michael mad at Sebastian?

9. What does Michael do with Victor one evening?

10. Why did Mireille convince herself she did not want a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the voice of Mireille. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text and analyze whether this voice changes throughout the novel as Mireille describes her kidnapping experience and her life thereafter.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mireille's relationship with her sister, Mona. What kind of support does Mona offer Mireille that no one else can? What is the significance of this relationship, both before and after Mireille's kidnapping? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining Mireille's attitude toward people and relationships. Does this perspective shift throughout the novel? If so, how? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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