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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. What is Isabelle's last name?

2. Who is Jack's wife?

3. What does Mme. Azarie show Stephen how to do in the garden?

4. Stephen's company rests three days in _______________ when they are relieved at the front.

5. Who is Jeanne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack's letter from his wife foreshadow?

2. What is the setting for Part 2 of the novel?

3. How does Stephen punish Jack for falling asleep on sentry duty?

4. What does Stephen tell Weir when he wants to hear something other than war talk?

5. How does Azaire learn that Isabelle is running away with Stephen?

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

7. Why is it that Stephen does not love his men as Captain Gray urges him to do?

8. What is the significance of Stephen's dream about a trapped bird?

9. Why has Stephen come to France?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Isabelle. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics? What else can you say about Isabelle?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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