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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 what post is Rene assigned in Part 3, Chapter 1?

2. Near the end of Part 3, Chapter 3, who are Marcelo and the senator introduced to?

3. What does Marguerite do when she sees Julio on the street in Part 3, Chapter 4?

4. Why does Marcelo go to Julio's studio in Part 3, Chapter 2?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 4, who is Marguerite's patient?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Julio return to Paris in Part 3, Chapter 4, and what happens during his stay?

2. How does Marcelo assuage his hunger in Part 2, Chapter 6?

3. What is the importance of the battle of the Marne?

4. Describe the reunion between Marcelo and Julio in Part 3, Chapter 3.

5. Why does Marcelo visit Julio's studio in Part 3, Chapter 2?

6. Describe Chichi's actions at the end of Part 3, Chapter 1.

7. What do Marcelo, Senator Lacour, and Rene discuss in Part 3, Chapter 3?

8. How does Marcelo feel at the end of Part 3, Chapter 3?

9. Describe Marcelo and Senator Lacour's journey to see Julio after visiting Rene.

10. What does Marcelo think about while sitting by his son's grave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the different symbols (Marcelo's castle, Julio's studio, etc.) used throughout the novel to represent specific concepts? Detail and explain how the symbols are used to highlight certain concepts, including which concepts they emphasize.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Julio Desnoyers' character develops throughout the novel. What events elicit changes in Julio's character, and in what ways?

Essay Topic 3

Which characters in this novel serve as the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s)? What events and/or characteristics cause these characters to be labeled as such?

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