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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. To whom has Edmee become attracted?

2. What is the name of Desmond's new bar?

3. What has Lea been formulating while Cheri slept?

4. What does Cheri drink while talking to the Pal?

5. From the window in which room does Lea watch Cheri leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show the emerging roles of women in post-war society?

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

3. Why does Cheri seem to be so unfocused and listless in his life?

4. What does Lea's appearance indicate about her outlook on life now?

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

6. How does the author use irony at the end of CHERI when Lea tells Cheri to leave?

7. Why does Desmond grow weary of Cheri's aimless existence?

8. How are Cheri and Edmee at odds over Edmee's charity work?

9. What is the irony of Madame Peloux's understanding that Cheri needs Lea at this point in his life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Depression takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in France in the early twentieth century. What about during the post-war years? How did the role of women change?

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