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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what does Violette's husband love doing the most?
(a) Planting in the garden.
(b) Singing.
(c) Riding his motorbike.
(d) Working.

2. Who ends up in a romantic relationship with a half-brother?
(a) Philippe.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Irene.
(d) Violette.

3. Who are the undertakers?
(a) The Farleio Sisters.
(b) The Helgun Brothers.
(c) The Lucchini Brothers.
(d) The Winchet Sisters.

4. In Chapter 11, what drink does Violette often drink and offer to others?
(a) Beer.
(b) Port.
(c) Amaretto.
(d) Vodka.

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

6. Where does Violette's friend that she first meets during the train strike live?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) London.

7. In Chapter 21, what are the only ghosts Violette says she believes in?
(a) Songs.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Memories.
(d) Photos.

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

9. Who is Julien's mother?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Irene.
(c) Bernadette.
(d) Violette.

10. Who is Violette's lawyer?
(a) Mr. Ruynot.
(b) Mr. Rouault.
(c) Mr. Hobone.
(d) Mr. Brancion.

11. What does the priest tell Violette that God is?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Kind.
(c) Only love.
(d) Infinite.

12. What does Violette put on her rosebushes in Chapter 32?
(a) Chemicals.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Ladybird larvae.
(d) Fertilizer.

13. In Chapter 37, who comes to see Violette suddenly after many years?
(a) Elvis.
(b) Nono.
(c) Celia.
(d) Philippe.

14. Who gives Violette porcelain dolls as gifts?
(a) Madame Huynot.
(b) Madame Pinto.
(c) Madame Henri.
(d) Madame Orinot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Violette work in the present-day?

2. In Chapter 6, who comes to see Violette at her house?

3. In Chapter 18, what does Violette do to get rid of vandals in the cemetery?

4. How old is Leonine when Violette and Philippe marry?

5. In Chapter 13, what does the epigraph say is stronger than death?

(see the answer keys)

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