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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Narcisse slightly in awe of Philomene?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her ability to wrap her father around her finger.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her glimpses.

2. Why does Joseph say he wants to buy Clement?
(a) He is an honest slave.
(b) For his blacksmith skills.
(c) To unite him with Philomene.
(d) To make him pay for the lost coon skins.

3. What relation is Narcisse to Oreline?
(a) Siblings.
(b) Aunt and niece.
(c) Mother and daughter.
(d) Cousins.

4. What does Suzette say about the relationship between Doralise and Philippe?
(a) It is blissful.
(b) It is romantic.
(c) It is lopsided.
(d) It is deteriorating.

5. What does Eugene Daurat do that many of his family do not?
(a) Fox hunts.
(b) Go to an Anglican church.
(c) Speak English.
(d) Live part-time in France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the overseer recommend in Chapter 6 in order for Francoise to get some needed cash?

3. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?

4. What does Philomene do when Clement arrives?

5. How does Palmire communicate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Suzette say about her relationship to Eugene?

2. What does Oreline say upon learning of Suzette's pregnancy, and what is Suzette's response?

3. What does Philomene say to Clement in Chapter 12 when he tells her he traveled by boat to visit her?

4. How does Philomene feel about Narcisse's marriage?

5. What does Suzette ask Doralise concerning Gerant, and what is Doralise's reply?

6. What does Elisabeth urge Philomene to tell Clement?

7. What does Suzette pretend regarding Francoise, but what are Suzette's real feelings?

8. What does Philomene say about her own light skin?

9. Why does Francoise arrange a marriage for Oreline?

10. What present is mentioned in Chapter 13 that Clement is making for Philomene?

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