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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asked suddenly as they retrace their steps on the second day of Totes, "if that trollop were going to keep them waiting much longer in this Godforsaken spot"?

2. When Boule de Suif arrives at the coach from their departure from Totes, why do the tier skirts appear "infected with some deadly disease"?

3. Who is talking to Monsieur Carre-Lamadon as the ladies discuss Madame d'Etrelles in the coach from Totes?

4. What efforts at self-control does Boule de Suif attempt to do in the coach on their trip from Totes?

5. According to the passengers during lunch the second day of Totes, what step would have been of "little consequence" to Boule de Suif?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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