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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. Who is Michael?

2. Who is Mona?

3. Who is Mireille's best friend?

4. Who does Victor ask about Mireille?

5. Who has a son close in age to Christophe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Michael mad at Sebastian?

2. Where did Mireille get married?

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

4. Who did not come to Mireille's engagement party?

5. What did Michael think of Haiti the first time he visitied?

6. Who is Sebastian?

7. Who is Fabienne?

8. Why does Fabienne lose trust in her husband?

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

10. Who is Michael?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Mireille's relationship to and understanding of the Commander. How does this understanding of him -- and what she must do in order to survive -- change Mireille forever? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mireille's understanding of her identity. How does this change throughout the novel, particularly after she is kidnapped, and after she is rescued? What does she know about her herself, and what does she forget? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how Mireille's self confidence shifts throughout the novel. Explore what of her distorted beliefs and perspectives shift after she is kidnapped. Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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