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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cheri notice one night while walking near Lea's house?
(a) The house has been demolished.
(b) A light is on in the house.
(c) The house is being remodeled.
(d) The house has been vacated.

2. What is Lea's concierge doing as Cheri approaches the house?
(a) Sweeping the porch.
(b) Cleaning the windows.
(c) Polishing the railings.
(d) Watering flowers.

3. By what other name is Lea known?
(a) Lea Vavul.
(b) Cheri Vallon.
(c) Leontyne Valmont.
(d) Leonie Vallon.

4. What does Cheri accuse Edmee of trying to find in his personal items?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Bank notes.
(c) Desk key.
(d) Love letters.

5. How old is Cheri at the beginning of the story?
(a) 29.
(b) 24.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

6. Lea informs Madame Peloux of her departure but reveals ________________.
(a) No departure date.
(b) No traveling companion.
(c) No return date.
(d) No destination.

7. What about Cheri is particularly frustrating for Edmee at this point?
(a) His unending purchases to add to his wardrobe.
(b) His unending changes to the construction and decor of their home.
(c) His sulky behavior when she is around.
(d) His inordinate amount of time spent with his mother.

8. What topic does Madame Peloux mention occasionally to gauge Cheri and Edmee's reactions?
(a) Children.
(b) Lea.
(c) Finances.
(d) Sex.

9. How can Cheri's attentions toward Lea be characterized?
(a) Random.
(b) Half-hearted.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Constant.

10. What was the topic of Lili's postcard to Lea?
(a) Cheri is divorcing Edmee.
(b) Cheri has died.
(c) Cheri's marriage was annulled.
(d) Madame Peloux has died.

11. In what city does CHERI begin?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Vancouver.
(d) Marseilles.

12. Why is Lea so repulsed by the sight of Lili and her young companion?
(a) She sees her own future in her.
(b) She is losing her memory.
(c) She has grown quite fat.
(d) She eats with her mouth open.

13. How does Lea manage her feelings related to Cheri's upcoming marriage?
(a) She helps with the planning.
(b) She feigns indifference.
(c) She is depressed and won't see him.
(d) She gives him money for the honeymoon.

14. What drug does the Pal use in her apartment?
(a) Opium.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) LSD.

15. What nickname does Cheri sometimes call Lea?
(a) Noonoo.
(b) No one.
(c) Nounoune.
(d) Nonnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the literary technique in which Lea tells about the past via memories?

2. Which of the following does Lea NOT do after Cheri leaves?

3. Where do Cheri and Edmee go for their honeymoon?

4. Whose apartment do Cheri and Desmond visit?

5. Who is the girl that Cheri's mother hopes he will marry?

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