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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. When was perfume introduced to France?

2. What does Priscilla work as?

3. The egg sits upon a pillow made of what kind of material?

4. Alobar stops near what landmark to sleep until daybreak as he begins his journey?

5. In how many days will Alobar be killed in the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many storylines are established in Jitterbug Perfume? What are the settings of each?

2. What is taking place in New Orleans in the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

3. What are some examples of metaphors and/or similes from the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

4. Describe the character of Priscilla. What is her profession? What is her education?

5. What is it customary to do in Alobar's kingdom regarding aging rulers?

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

7. What are the "fatal signals" of age in a king of Alobar's land?

8. Who appears at the spring where Alobar decides to rest for the night? What reason does this character give for being there?

9. Discuss Priscilla's relationship with Ricki. How do they know one another? What are their feelings about each other?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of "Immortality" in Jitterbug Perfume. What symbols or motifs represent this theme? How is this theme tied to the actions and characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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