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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two friends are both irreverent and disdainful of Parisian society?

2. What new hobby does Michel develop after returning to the family's country estate?

3. When does Michel walk away from Marceline?

4. What is "poaching?"

5. Michel befriends another of Bocage's sons. What is his name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary theme of The Immoralist? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does the use of the first person point of view affect the reader's perception of Michel and his story?

Essay Topic 3

Why doesn't Michel simply divorce Marceline and live the life he secretly wants to lead? What does this tell us about Michel's character or beliefs?

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