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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. Why are the married women "utterly humiliated" at being met by the person on their walk the second day?

3. Where did Loiseau get the object he takes out in the coach on their departure from Totes?

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

5. Why does the Count whisper "Hush!" to the group as they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss authorial point of view in the story.

1) What are Maupassant's views on his characters?

2) Who does he sympathize with, and why?

3) How does the tone and choice of words reveal the authorial point of view?

Essay Topic 2

Compare treatment of Boule de Suif before and after her compliance to sleep with the Prussian officer. What are the similarities and differences by the other passengers?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the main antagonist in "Boule de Suif"? Is it the Prussian officer or the other passengers?

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