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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. What time is it when Madame Devalier asks V'lu for the time at the beginning of the novel?

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

3. In what neighborhood does Priscilla live?

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

5. What kind of mask does Marcel LeFever wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Madame Lily Devalier. What is her profession? How long has she been in this business?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the LeFever twins. What are the names of these two characters? How are they related? What do they do? What is their significance to the overall plot?

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 character of Dr. Wiggs Dannyboy. What real person is this character based upon? How do their theories compare? What does Dr. Dannyboy believe in?

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