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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose sister is a prostitute?

2. How many men are sent to clear out some of the trees on the family estate?

3. Why isn't Michel attracted to Charles' brother?

4. Who is poaching at Michel's family estate?

5. Which character do we learn in Part 2, Chapter 2, has taken a recent trip to Biskra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character description of Michel. Is he a major or minor character? Protagonist or antagonist? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story.

Essay Topic 2

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevails in The Immoralist? Select a different type of conflict and explain how the story would have differed under that particular type of conflict.

Essay Topic 3

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

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