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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the slaves led after their punishment?

2. What is Beauty's reaction to seeing Laurent again?

3. Which of the following is petitioning for Beauty's hand in marriage?

4. Which of the following is an example of animalistic treatment of the slaves in the sultan's bedchamber?

5. Laurent and Beauty both anticipate that they will be __________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the sultan. How does he treat Laurent, Tristan, and others around him? Is this what you expected? Why or why not? What was your final impression of the sultan, and how did it differ from your first impression of him? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe sexual suppression as it appears in the novel. Which characters are sexually suppressed and how? Why is this theme significant?

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