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

Short Answer Questions

1. On their walk the second day in Totes, who states that they could not "exact so painful a sacrifice from any woman, and that the first move must come from herself"?

2. When Boule de Suif arrives at the coach for their departure from Totes, how does Madame Carre-Lamadon respond to her greeting?

3. What kind of paper is the cheese that Comtess de Breville take out in the coach on their departure from Totes wrapped in?

4. During their trip from Totes, what does Cornudet remove from his loose overcoat in the coach?

5. In the coach on their departure from Totes, what is Madame d'Etrelles' two talents that are discussed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of "Boule de Suif." What is the setting and why is it significant?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss class in "Boule de Suif."

1) How does class function?

2) How does class impact the characters' in the story?

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