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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. For what reason does the young wife say she is crying?

2. Where does her husband live?

3. What does the young wife say is reflected in the mirrors?

4. Where was the husband's last wife from?

5. What does the young wife think her husband has left her for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what an iron maiden is.

2. In what way does the Marquis show shame at what he has done?

3. Why is it significant that the Marquis smells of Russian leather?

4. Why do you think the husband tries to tempt his young wife with the small key?

5. Describe the young girl.

6. How does the young girl's father cast a shadow across the whole story?

7. What do you think is the significance of the opal?

8. Why do you think the young wife would want to marry the Marquis if she does not love him?

9. Why does the young wife show little surprise that her mother is riding across the beach to save her?

10. How do you think Brittany is different to the young wife's life in Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is difficult to pinpoint the exact chronological setting of the novel. What year do you think it is set in? What clues are there to suggest it is from that year?

Essay Topic 2

The piano tuner is the only character Carter gives a name to. Why do you think Carter does not give the main characters a name? Is it significant that the piano tuner is the only character to have a name?

Essay Topic 3

The Bloody Chamber is based on a fairy tale called Blue Beard. What are the mechanics of a fairy tale in terms of:

1) Language

2) Character

3) Structure

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