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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 work in the present-day?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The seaside.
(c) The law office.
(d) The resaurant.

2. What does Irene first notice is attractive about Gabriel?
(a) His hands.
(b) His legs.
(c) His hair.
(d) His eyes.

3. What does VIolette's husband say to her in Chapter 387?
(a) He never wants to see or hear from her again.
(b) He has found their daughter.
(c) He still loves her.
(d) He will give her all his money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Violette and her husband lose their jobs?

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

3. Where does Violette meet Philippe?

4. Who ends up in a romantic relationship with a half-brother?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Violette's husband love doing the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. What book captivates Violette, and why?

2. How does Violette get along with the other cemetery workers, the gravediggers and undertakers?

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

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

5. What was Violette's childhood like?

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

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

8. How does Philippe routinely betray Violette in their marriage?

9. Who How does Philippe die?

10. In Chapter 3, why do Violette and Philippe lose their jobs as level-crossing guards?

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