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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the format of CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI?
(a) Novella.
(b) Biography.
(c) Epic poem.
(d) Short story.

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

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Cheri?
(a) Pale skin.
(b) Dark eyes.
(c) Freckles.
(d) Blue-black hair.

6. Cheri tells Lea that he is to marry whom?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Edmee.
(c) Etta.
(d) Esme.

7. What is the setting of the beginning of CHERI?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) The Louvre.
(c) A salon.
(d) Lea's bedroom.

8. What is Lea's profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Courtesan.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Model.

9. How old is Lea at the beginning of the story?
(a) 16.
(b) 32.
(c) 49.
(d) 21.

10. Who is the courtesan that Lea thinks is too old to still be entertaining young men?
(a) Desiree.
(b) Helene.
(c) Lili.
(d) Gigi.

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

12. Who is the girl that Cheri's mother hopes he will marry?
(a) Edith
(b) Edmee.
(c) Emma.
(d) Esme.

13. With whom does Madame Peloux assume Lea has gone on a trip out of Paris?
(a) A new lover.
(b) Her sister.
(c) No one.
(d) A former lover.

14. How does Cheri feel about the world of his wife and mother?
(a) It is depressing.
(b) It is exuberant.
(c) It is stimulating.
(d) It is cloying.

15. What does Cheri do instead of returning home the next day?
(a) Stays with Desmond.
(b) Buys a new car.
(c) Tries to find Lea.
(d) Goes to the track.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lea reminds Cheri that he needs to dress to have lunch with whom?

2. What does Edmee hope for in her marriage?

3. What makes Cheri suddenly leave the Pal's apartment?

4. What is Lea's concierge doing as Cheri approaches the house?

5. What does Lea admit to herself about Cheri?

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