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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the rest of the company do after Boule de Suif leaves for church on the third day in Totes?

2. On the second day in Totes, the coach passengers rose early, with a _______hope of being allowed to start, a _______desire than ever to do so.

3. What is the clatter that can be heard in the coach as they make their journey from Totes?

4. When the church bell summons the faithful on the third morning in Totes, what does Boule de Suif think about that convinces her to attend the ceremony?

5. On their walk the second day in Totes, what do the ladies discuss as the men talk of war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hypocrisy is a major theme in Boule de Suif. Discuss who is hypocritical in the story and why.

Essay Topic 2

Choose 2 characters and compare and contrast their political views. What are their viewpoints on France and the war?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Boule de Suif's betrayal in the story. Who betrays her and why?

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