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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 Mr. Azaire take Stephen the next morning?

2. What does Stephen give to Lisette at lunch?

3. Why is Mr. Azaire in a good mood at the beginning of Section 3?

4. Isabelle thinks that she should feel __________________ about sleeping with Stephen.

5. What does Stephen tell Isabelle about Lisette?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lisette's interest in Stephen?

2. Why does Stephen vow to protect Isabelle and how does she feel about it?

3. Why does Stephen write to Isabelle prior to a big battle?

4. How does Lisette press herself on Stephen and what does she ultimately agree not to do?

5. What are some things that could account for the contentious nature between Azaire and Isabelle?

6. Why does Isabelle leave Stephen with no word when they are living in St.-Remy-de-Provence?

7. Why is Weir filled with anxiety when Stephen tells him he is taking him to the village one night?

8. Why does Isabelle fear that Stephen's feelings for her have changed after their sexual encounter?

9. How does Jack feel about the letter he receives from his wife, Margaret?

10. What logic does Stephen employ when Isabelle is hesitant to go to England with Stephen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in France in the early twentieth century. What about during the post-war years? How did the role of women change?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in France in the early twentieth century. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they have any freedoms that 21st century women do not have?

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