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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 189 - 287, Chapters 43 - 61).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Violette born?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Ardennes.
(c) Paris.
(d) Barcelona.

2. In Chapter 38, what does Violette always tolerate about Philippe during their marriage?
(a) His gambling.
(b) His cooking.
(c) His infidelity.
(d) His snoring.

3. Why is the gravedigger Elvis so nicknamed?
(a) He is American.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is known for having affairs.
(d) He sings all the time.

4. Who does Father Cedric tell Violette he has adored?
(a) A man, once.
(b) His son.
(c) A woman named Irene.
(d) God.

5. In Chapter 59, the epigraph says what about the tree?
(a) Trees have memory.
(b) Planting trees in the shade never works.
(c) It is only when the tree is lying down that one gets the measure of its stature.
(d) Trees are only as strong as their weakest leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Julien know so much about Irene's life?

2. What is one of Violette's previous jobs?

3. What does Violette believe about holidays, or vacations?

4. What business does Irene run?

5. What is one reason Irene refuses to live with Gabriel?

(see the answer key)

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