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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Narcisse's wife die?
(a) Cholera.
(b) T.B.
(c) Rabies.
(d) In childbirth.

2. Who goes to Elisabeth after having a "glimpsing"?
(a) Suzette.
(b) Philomene.
(c) Palmire.
(d) Gerant.

3. Who is Joseph Ferrier?
(a) The man who Francoise arranges a marriage to for Oreline.
(b) A soldier who comes and ransacks the plantation.
(c) A freed black who is in love with Suzette.
(d) A man who is hired as the new overseer.

4. What does Francoise worry about concerning Oreline?
(a) That she will join a convent as she has threatened.
(b) That she will never marry.
(c) That she will marry Eugene.
(d) That she will never have children.

5. What is Narcisse's body build?
(a) Pudgy.
(b) Slender.
(c) Extremely obese.
(d) Willowy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Suzette about to do at the opening to Chapter 2?

2. What is a major event that happens to Louis at the opening of Chapter 6?

3. Why is Narcisse slightly in awe of Philomene?

4. What does Eugene do with some property he and Doralise shared?

5. Who does Madame Derbanne chastise at the beginning of the book?

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