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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. How many children does Frol give birth to in the village?

2. Where is Marcel's nose insured?

3. What is left on Priscilla's doorstep in the middle of the night?

4. Which vegetable is "lusty enough"?

5. Which character cries at Alobar's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who have Madame Devalier and V'lu bought jasmine flowers from in the opening? How is this character described?

2. What is the "King of the Bean" custom?

3. Describe the setting of the LeFever building. Where is it? What is its appearance?

4. In Part I, what does Alobar do once he looks into the magic glass?

5. What is Wren's response to Alobar's story about the hair?

6. In Part I, what does Alobar say of death while speaking to the shaman?

7. In Part I, who does Alobar meet in a field and what do they discuss?

8. What does Marcel tell Claude arrived during the opening? What is significant about this object?

9. How is the LeFever business operated?

10. How does Noog gather the proof needed for Alobar's execution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the travels of Alobar in Jitterbug Perfume. How old is this character at the end of the novel? Has he grown as a spiritual being throughout his journey? If so, how?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of "Religion and Custom" in Jitterbug Perfume. How does this theme apply to the characters? How does it shape the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Love" in Jitterbug Perfume. What does the author write about love in the text?

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