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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Monsieur Carre-Lamadon, if the French made a counter attack by way of Dieppe, their encounter with the enemy would inevitably take place where?

2. What is the name of the song Cornudet begins to hum in the coach at the end of "Boule de Suif"?

3. What is the song Cornudet begins to hum in the coach at the end of "Boule de Suif" about?

4. On the third day the passengers are in Totes, why are the ladies pleasant to Boule de Suif until lunch time?

5. As the passenger drew together to make their course of action to persuade Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, the ladies were adept at _______phrases and _______subtleties of expression to describe the most ________things.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss sex in the story.

1) How is sex used as a weapon against Boule de Suif?

2) How is Boule de Suif a victim of her profession?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss class in "Boule de Suif."

1) How does class function?

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the notion of heroism is portrayed in the story. What makes Boule de Suif a heroine?

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