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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 first meet during the train strike?

2. Who is Violette's husband?

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

4. What does Violette do upon learning of Philippe's address in Chapter 31?

5. In Chapter 21, what are the only ghosts Violette says she believes in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who How does Philippe die?

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

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

4. How does Violette get rid of teenagers being disrespectful in the cemetery?

5. What book captivates Violette, and why?

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

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

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

9. Why does Julien come to Violette at first?

10. What happens shortly after Violette and Philippe move to the cemetery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How does Perrin treat the topics of guilt and remorse, and what connections does she establish between these two topics? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Violette manage to find peace and even joy, but more pointedly, meaning and purpose in her work at the cemetery? Write an essay explaining your answers, using support from the text to support your conclusions.

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