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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. Why is Cheri so drawn to the Pal?

2. How can Edmee's demeanor best be characterized now?

3. What has Lea been formulating while Cheri slept?

4. Why does Edmee spend so much time at the hospital?

5. How many years has it been since Cheri has seen Lea?

Short Essay Questions

1. At this point, how long has it been since Cheri has seen Lea?

2. Why is Cheri strangely drawn to the pal?

3. How do Lea's pearls, once an object of pleasure for Cheri, now repulse him?

4. How does Madame Peloux try to keep Lea away from Cheri after his six-month stay with Desmond?

5. After spending the night together, how do Lea's and Cheri's views of the relationship differ?

6. How does Cheri's ennui extend to his personal relationships?

7. Describe the encounter in which Cheri once again sees the Pal.

8. How does Lea respond when Cheri tells her he must return to his wife?

9. What is ironic about the claims Lea makes about her age and the things that she is buying?

10. Explain why Cheri feels shut out of his marriage and even alienated from Madame Peloux?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the pearls. What do the pearls symbolize for Cheri? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character study of Cheri. What are his physical traits? What motivates him? What are his personal characteristics?

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