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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does the epigraph say is stronger than death?
(a) Happiness.
(b) The presence of those absent in the memory of the living.
(c) Love.
(d) Time.

2. What does Father Cedric tell Violette he has always wanted?
(a) To write a novel.
(b) To sing in front of audiences.
(c) To go to Greece.
(d) To be a father to a child.

3. What does Violette do upon learning of Philippe's address in Chapter 31?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sends him a letter from a lawyer asking for an amicable divorce.
(c) Goes to see him.
(d) Sends someone to kill him.

4. What does VIolette first notice about her husband?
(a) His amazing voice.
(b) His very admirable work ethic.
(c) His athletic ability.
(d) His good looks.

5. What kind of clothes does Violette wear when she is working?
(a) Fancy ball gowns.
(b) All dark, muted tones.
(c) Pantsuits.
(d) Jumpsuits.

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

7. In Chapter 4, what does Violette compare her going to church to?
(a) Dying.
(b) Going to the library.
(c) Sleeping with a colleague.
(d) Going to heaven.

8. Who was Irene's husband?
(a) Richard.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Paul Seul.
(d) Thierry Henrot.

9. In Chapter 10, who died on the same day Violette met Philippe?
(a) Michel Audiard.
(b) Her favorite author.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Theirry Robards.

10. What kind of clothes does Violette wear when she is not working?
(a) All black ones.
(b) Colorful, vibrant ones.
(c) Jumpsuits.
(d) Only a work uniform of pants and t-shirts.

11. What does Mother Toussaint insist on calling Leonine?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Chantal.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Elizabeth.

12. When did Irene and Gabriel meet for the first time?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1985.

13. What does Claire say the flowers are like in Chapter 9?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Kisses.
(c) Ladders up to heaven.
(d) Chocolate.

14. What does Julien do for Violette that she at first considers intrusive?
(a) Tracks down Philippe for her.
(b) Plants her garden.
(c) Takes her picture without her permission.
(d) Paints her house.

15. Whose car does Violette borrow to go and see if she can find Philippe in Chapter 31?
(a) Nono's.
(b) Stephanie's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Julien's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, what is a mother's love defined as?

2. Who does Julien's mother request to be buried next to?

3. What do Philippe's parents always do with Leonine at least once a year?

4. Who is Gabriel's first wife?

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

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