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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what do Gerasime and Elisabeth say they will not do?

2. Why is Clement bruising by the time he gets to Philomene in Chapter 15?

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

4. With whom is Philomene in love in Chapter 8?

5. How old is Suzette at the opening of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the overseer announce to Francoise one day?

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

3. What does Suzette ask Oreline to do, and what is Oreline's response?

4. Why does Suzette steal some eggs and take them to Palmire?

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

6. Of whom does Eugene Daurat remind Suzette?

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

8. What does Suzette immediately do when Francoise dies?

9. What is Suzette's job in the household, and how does that affect her life?

10. What does Elisabeth urge Philomene to tell Clement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

Identify the protagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Identify the antagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Which, if any, characters are not essential to the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Cane River help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Cane River? Why or why not. Use examples from Cane River and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

On the day of her confirmation, Suzette seems to realize that her dreams are all for nothing without consent. She tells her mother that she wants a church wedding at St. Augustine when she marries. She then acknowledges that it doesn't matter what she wants and that her owners will make those decisions for her.

Discuss Suzette’s life with the implications of having no control over any aspect of her life. Use examples from Cane River to support your response.

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