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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. Who is Violette's husband?
(a) Henry Oren.
(b) Nathan Hawley.
(c) Philippe Toussaint.
(d) Lane Wigley.

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

3. What does Violette regret giving her daughter for Christmas?
(a) A book.
(b) A magician's kit.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A hat.

4. What had Leonine been looking forward to doing at La Clayette with her friends?
(a) Singing.
(b) Riding ponies.
(c) Reading.
(d) Dancing.

5. What skill does the cemetery-keeper before Violette have that he teaches her?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Singing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mother Toussaint's first name?

2. Why does Violette identify in some ways with characters in her favorite novel?

3. What does VIolette's husband say to her in Chapter 387?

4. In Chapter 53, where was Sasha the second time Violette saw him?

5. In 54, what does Violette compare herself to in her marriage to Philippe?

(see the answer key)

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