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

2. One day Cheri takes a walk and finds himself at _______________.

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

4. Who essentially raised Cheri?

5. What is the topic of conversation between Cheri and his mother at breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lea have such a marked reaction to the garden party and what does she do as a result?

2. Have Lea's feelings for Cheri abated during her time away?

3. How does Lea behave at the luncheon at Madame Peloux's?

4. Why are Cheri and Edmee at odds over the state of their marriage?

5. What is Cheri's reaction when he sees Edmee wearing a pearl necklace?

6. What plan does Lea come up with in order to help rid her memory of Cheri?

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

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

9. What does Lea do in order to get any news about Cheri while he is on his honeymoon?

10. What appointment does Lea remind Cheri that he must keep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colette uses more than one iteration on the theme of beauty. Identify at least two themes about beauty in the story. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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