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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. In Chapter 4, what does Violette compare her going to church to?

2. In Chapter 42, who picks Violette up from the hospital?

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

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

5. What is one of Violette's previous jobs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 37, why does Philippe come to see Violette?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Violette feel about the cemetery cats?

10. What book captivates Violette, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which characters demonstrate the greatest degree of restraint, especially as this characteristic pertains to romantic passion, throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Which characters achieve a measure of redemption for previously terrible acts and behaviors, and why do you think so? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Perrin chose to tell much of this story through flashbacks, and from a range of different perspectives? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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