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

Short Answer Questions

1. During their gloomy luncheon the second day in Totes, what are the passengers' attitude toward Boule de Suif?

2. What kind of cheese does Comtess de Breville take out in the coach on their departure from Totes?

3. Who appears suddenly at the end of the street on their walk during the second day in Totes?

4. As they discuss the Prussian officer on the third day in Totes, why does Madame Carre-Lamadon's eyes glisten and her face grow pale?

5. How does Boule de Suif appear on their final morning in Totes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare & contrast Cornudet and the Prussian officer.

1) What are the similarities in their treatment of Boule de Suif?

2) What are the differences in their treatment of Boule de Suif?

Essay Topic 2

Corruption is prevalent in occupied France during the Franco-Prussian war.

1) Who benefits from the corrupt political and economic system?

2) Who suffers from corruption?

3) Who abuses power and how?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss dramatic irony in "Boule de Suif."

1) Define dramatic irony.

2) What scenes employ dramatic irony?

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