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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mouret tells ____________ that the board has decided to fire him/her.

2. Which of the following does Denise NOT have implemented for the staff as a result of her relationship with Mouret?

3. What does Mouret offer to do for Denise?

4. Who is Baudu's last faithful customer?

5. What month is it when Chapter 10 begins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Madame Desforges. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Manipulation takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this technique.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Denise, Mouret, Madame Desforges, and Baudu. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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