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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 what year does CHERI begin?

2. Most women are struck by Cheri's ____________.

3. What does Cheri demand from Lea at the beginning of CHERI?

4. Who is the courtesan that Lea thinks is too old to still be entertaining young men?

5. How old is Lili, the aging courtesan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cheri's engagement to Edmee begin to alter the relationship between Lea and Cheri?

2. What does Cheri do during the time he spends at Desmond's?

3. How did Lea come to know Cheri?

4. Describe the encounter Cheri has with Ernest at Lea's house.

5. How does Cheri learn that Lea is home from her trip?

6. Why is Cheri so unwilling to return to his home?

7. How do Lea and Cheri feel about Cheri's proposed marriage to Edmee?

8. At 49, what is the future of Lea's career as a courtesan?

9. What does Lea recall about summers spent with Cheri?

10. How does Edmee temper her feelings during the time she and Cheri live at Madame Peloux's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Lea. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

Essay Topic 2

CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI are classic stories of the search for love. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after Cheri's death and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Lea, Madame Peloux and Edmee. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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