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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 decides to enlist.
(b) He is drafted as a drummer boy.
(c) He inherits his father's farm.
(d) He dies.

2. With whom does Narcisse say Suzette can be placed?
(a) Narcisse recommends not selling Suzette.
(b) Narcisse recommends freeing Suzette.
(c) With a family in Virginia.
(d) With Narcisse's brother.

3. What does Oreline beg Valery to do?
(a) Join the military.
(b) Stay home.
(c) Go North and fight for the Union.
(d) Pretend to be disabled.

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

5. Upon whose largesse does Philomene say her family depends?
(a) Oreline.
(b) Narcisse.
(c) Eugene.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valery Houbre's occupation?

2. Who are Joseph and Josephine?

3. Why does Bet come into the store one day to talk to Emily?

4. For what is Oreline unprepared?

5. Who does Joseph think has cheated him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Philomene ask Narcisse to do concerning Emily?

2. How does Philomene feel about the lives of her family?

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

4. In Chapter 31, what does Joseph request from Philomene concerning Emily?

5. In Chapter 19, what does Elisabeth say about Philomene's visions, and how does Philomene plan to use them on Narcisse?

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

7. What does Narcisse start building in Chapter 19?

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

9. What does Narcisse say he worries about concerning Emily?

10. Describe Elisabeth's encounter with a census taker.

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