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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 does Laurent wake up?

2. Who defends Tristan's tears over leaving his master?

3. When the master addresses the slaves, why are they shocked?

4. Despite their situation, what do the slaves desire?

5. What does the attendants' preparation of the slaves signify?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tristan reluctant to be rescued?

2. What does Beauty question about the harem that is also an instance of foreshadowing?

3. Describe the tone change from desolation to eeriness in "The Watcher."

4. Why are the slaves adorned with jewels and glitter?

5. What are the signs that the sex between Laurent and Lexius was consensual?

6. What is Laurent's response to Tristan being chosen by the sultan?

7. After the sexual experience that Laurent and Lexius share, how do both men feel?

8. Describe Beauty's emotions when she sees the harem on the other side of the wall.

9. What is the example of irony present in "The First Test of Obedience"?

10. How have Beauty, Tristan, and Laurent changed since they arrived at the sultan's palace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the novel's casual tone juxtapose the sadistic events and characters? Discuss and analyze this juxtaposition as well as what effect this juxtaposition has on the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Identify and analyze the tone of Beauty's Release. What elements create this tone? Consider diction, character development, dialogue, syntax, and figurative language.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the diction that Rice uses in her work. How does diction create a unique representation of plot, character, and setting? Use at least three examples of diction to describe why it is so significant to the story.

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