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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. What is Lea doing when Cheri awakens the next morning?

2. Why is Cheri so drawn to the Pal?

3. To whom has Edmee become attracted?

4. What does Cheri buy to take the edge off his boredom?

5. Aside from Lea's appearance, what makes Cheri sink into an even deeper depression about her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Cheri strangely drawn to the pal?

7. What is Cheri doing as THE LAST OF CHERI begins?

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

9. What is the state of Cheri's mood at the beginning of Chapter 6 in THE LAST OF CHERI?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did she choose to tell the story from the perspective she did? Cite an example of the point of view used.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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