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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame Peloux determine is Cheri's real problem that makes him so cranky?
(a) He misses his gigolo life.
(b) He needs to travel more.
(c) He has too many war memories.
(d) He no longer loves Edmee.

2. Madame Peloux knows that Cheri would prefer to be a ___________.
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Banker.
(d) Gigolo.

3. What does Cheri notice about Edmee?
(a) She has become attracted to another man.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is even more beautiful than the day he married her.
(d) She is morose.

4. About whom does Cheri occasionally think?
(a) The Pal.
(b) Lili.
(c) Desmond.
(d) Lea.

5. What time of day is it when Cheri returns once more to Lea's home?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Sunset.
(d) Sunrise.

6. What does Cheri buy to take the edge off his boredom?
(a) A winery.
(b) A race horse.
(c) A cigar store.
(d) A car.

7. As Chapter 4 begins, Cheri is in a state of __________.
(a) Flux.
(b) Euphoria.
(c) Ennui.
(d) Depression.

8. How does Cheri know that Edmee is going to bed?
(a) She is putting on night cream.
(b) She is having chamomile tea.
(c) She is yawning uncontrollably.
(d) He watches the lights in the house go out.

9. What does the Pal have that Cheri recognizes as having belonged to Lea?
(a) Umbrella.
(b) Fur stole.
(c) Clutch.
(d) Hat.

10. How does Desmond perceive Cheri to be now?
(a) Exuberant.
(b) Happy.
(c) Curious.
(d) Petulant.

11. Who is a frequent companion of Cheri's on drives in the country?
(a) Baroness de La Berche.
(b) The Pal.
(c) Lea.
(d) Madame Perloux.

12. In what season of the year does Cheri leave Lea for the last time?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

13. What is the literary technique the author uses to show that Madame Peloux needs maternal affection not from her but from Lea?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Irony.

14. What does Lea rationalize is over for her?
(a) The days of drinking champagne.
(b) The days of attracting younger men.
(c) The days of eating spicy food.
(d) The days of hosting big parties.

15. Why does Edmee silently hate Cheri?
(a) For not loving her.
(b) For not making more money.
(c) For criticizing her charity work.
(d) For being rude to her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Madame Peloux make an appointment to see?

2. Who does Cheri decide to visit at the beginning of Chapter 8?

3. How does Cheri try to communicate with Lea?

4. What is Edmee doing when Cheri returns home?

5. Which of the characters has achieved true freedom and happiness?

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