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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 41, who takes Leonine on holiday?
(a) The Caussin family.
(b) Leonine's teacher.
(c) Father Cedric.
(d) Philippe, on his own.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Irene first notice is attractive about Gabriel?

2. What kind of clothes does Violette wear when she is not working?

3. What is Mother Toussaint's first name?

4. Whose car does Violette borrow to go and see if she can find Philippe in Chapter 31?

5. In Chapter 10, who died on the same day Violette met Philippe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a great equalizer, according to Violette in Chapter 1?

2. How does Violette become friends with Celia?

3. Who How does Philippe die?

4. In Chapter 27, what does Violette do as soon as Leonine is born in regards to literature?

5. Who finds Philippe for Violette and why does this person do it?

6. How does Violette describe Philippe's work ethic?

7. Where does Leonine go on holiday, and whom with, in Chapter 41?

8. What does Violette like about Philippe when they first meet?

9. What does Violette do once she locates Philippe Toussaint after almost 20 years of separation?

10. What is one reason Irene resists running off with Gabriel after their affair?

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