2. How do Augustine's letters change over a six-month period?
(a) From saying he is always tired to saying he is fit.
(b) From glorious descriptions to bitter.
(c) From hopeful to pessimistic.
(d) From homesick to hardened.

3. What is Philomene's response to Narcisse's decision?
(a) She tells him he will gain great honor.
(b) She tells him he will not return.
(c) She tells him she's had a vision.
(d) She tells him he is selfish.

4. What does it mean when Ferrier begins to bleed from the eyes and mouth?
(a) The venom has hit the brain.
(b) The head injury cause brain damage.
(c) Death is near.
(d) They have no idea.

5. What happens to Philomene when she is ill?
(a) She puts a curse on Oreline.
(b) She goes blind.
(c) She has a vision.
(d) She forgives Oreline.

6. What does Philomene want Joseph to do in Chapter 33?
(a) Give more money to helping former slaves.
(b) Not be ashamed to take Emily in public.
(c) Take better care of Emily.
(d) Give more attention to his children.

7. Who does Joseph think has cheated him?
(a) A former slave owner.
(b) His brothers.
(c) A judge in California.
(d) His uncle.

8. How old is Emily when Valery leaves to join the war effort?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

9. What number child is Emily pregnant with in Chapter 34?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

10. What does Philomene realize as she see Clement in Chapter 16?
(a) He is sad about their dead son.
(b) He is the kindest man she's ever known.
(c) This is the realization of her vision from long ago.
(d) He will do anything to keep his family happy.

11. With what does Philomene say her family's lives are filled?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) Unusual good luck.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Hard work.

12. What does Emily admit concerning Elisabeth?
(a) Emily adored her.
(b) Emily was ashamed of her.
(c) Emily thought she was too harsh a disciplinarian.
(d) Emily was afraid of her censure.

13. What last name does Elisabeth choose?
(a) Jones.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Smith.
(d) Lincoln.

14. What does Narcisse remove from a wall in his home when he plans to marry?
(a) A picture of Philomene.
(b) A picture of Emily.
(c) Two muskets.
(d) A picture of his dead wife.

15. Where had Joseph been during the days of slavery?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Cuba.
(c) California.
(d) France.