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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. What happens to Oreline's son in 1862?
(a) He inherits his father's farm.
(b) He is drafted as a drummer boy.
(c) He dies.
(d) He decides to enlist.

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

3. What is Valery Houbre's occupation?
(a) School teacher.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Preacher.

4. Where does Philomene live now?
(a) The same place she has always lived.
(b) In a tiny shack near the fields.
(c) In a room the kitchen in Oreline's new home.
(d) In a room in the barn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does Narcisse decide to join the war effort?

2. How do Augustine's letters change over a six-month period?

3. What causes Clement to drown?

4. Of what does Narcisse say Emily will not be forgiven?

5. How old is Emily when Valery leaves to join the war effort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily do in Chapter 31 that seems to indicate her relationship with Joseph is serious?

2. In Chapter 27, what does Narcisse say Emily is to do concerning her education?

3. How do Ferrier's caregivers know he is close to dying of yellow fever in Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 23, what does Oreline ask of her husband concerning the war, and what is his response?

5. Why does Narcisse begin to hoard money and food?

6. What is the argument between Oreline and Philomene about who owes whom in Chapter 24?

7. To whom is Gerant married, and what is his stipulation about working with the family?

8. What does Philomene name her daughter by Narcisse, and what does she say about the daughter?

9. What do the Union armies start doing, and what is Philomene's response?

10. Why does Philomene send Bet to Joseph's store where Emily is working?

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