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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Violette think look like ghosts?

2. What does Claire say the flowers are like in Chapter 9?

3. What does VIolette first notice about her husband?

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

5. In Chapter 16, what does Violette name her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Violette and Mother and Father Toussaint like?

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

3. What does Violette do as cemetery care-taker that is above and beyond what she needs to do?

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

5. In Chapter 25, how does Violette feel upon Leonine's birth?

6. In Chapter 33, what is it that Irene first notices and likes about Gabriel?

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

8. What book captivates Violette, and why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Perrin approach the topic of second chances? Who does she demonstrate seems to deserve a second chance? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Perrin chooses to close the novel with Violette's reunion with Julien? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

In general, how does Perrin present French culture and norms regarding extramarital affairs? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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