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

Short Answer Questions

1. What realization does Denise come to?

2. Which of the following do NOT trap the customers inside the store?

3. What does Genevieve's death symbolize?

4. Which of the following is NOT how Bouthemont describes shop girls?

5. What does Genevieve overhear Colomban saying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zola uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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