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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. Which of the following do Cheri and Desmond NOT do during their time together?
2. By what other name is Lea known?
3. How does Cheri feel about the world of his wife and mother?
4. Where does Cheri go after leaving Lea's house?
5. What jewelry does Edmee wear that causes Cheri to become upset?
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. What does the author reveal about Cheri's physical and emotional traits?
3. What is Cheri's reaction when he returns from his honeymoon and learns of Lea's trip away from Paris?
4. What is Cheri's reaction when he sees Edmee wearing a pearl necklace?
5. Why is Cheri so unwilling to return to his home?
6. What does Lea do in order to get any news about Cheri while he is on his honeymoon?
7. Why are Cheri and Edmee at odds over the state of their marriage?
8. How does the relationship between Lea and Cheri begin?
9. What plan does Lea come up with in order to help rid her memory of Cheri?
10. What is the premise for CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the overall setting for the novellas. Why does Colette use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?
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 nature of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.
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