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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie has "beaten" Nector at what he started because:
(a) He is not as strong as she is, and she hurts him.
(b) She gets away before he can return her to the convent.
(c) She demands the geese from him.
(d) He finds himself weakened when he intended to overpower her.

2. Marie will not pray because:
(a) She doesn't remember the prayers of her childhood.
(b) She does not want to go to church.
(c) She refuses to be caught begging God.
(d) She keeps her secrets to herself.

3. The description of Lulu's work in the kitchen-- filling pots by pointing at them, taking things from the oven that had never been put in--suggests:
(a) She is overworked and exhausted.
(b) She is efficient and prepares dinner in advance.
(c) She has thrown dinner together without much care.
(d) She has some sort of magical powers or witchcraft.

4. When Nector arrives, what does Marie do with the letter?
(a) Back under the sugar jar where he left it.
(b) Underneath the piles of potatoes she has peeled.
(c) In the bonfire Gordie has made.
(d) In her pocket to hide it from the children.

5. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:
(a) She fears Zelda will choose to go to the convent as an adult.
(b) She still needs Zelda, but wants her to be free to make choices.
(c) She fears losing control over Zelda's thoughts and decisions.
(d) She thinks Zelda is still a child and unable to make choices.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nector accuses Marie of forcing him to be with her because:

2. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what about their personalities?

3. Nector's experiences with women have:

4. The line "once they smash there is no way to put them right," describing Albertine's attempt to fix the pies, also suggests:

5. Leopolda strikes Marie with the oak pole because:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does June's "hanging" teach Marie about the girl?

2. Identify two examples of irony in the chapter.

3. Describe Lulu from Beverly's perspective.

4. What is the tone of the meeting between Lulu and Marie at the end of the chapter.

5. Why is Lulu interested in Lipsha Morrisey knowing the truth about his parents?

6. The motif of forgiveness in "Flesh and Blood" comes through most clearly in what two events?

7. What does the motif of coldness suggest in the chapter?

8. Describe Lulu's relationship with Lyman.

9. Describe the voice of Lyman Lamartine as narrator.

10. Describe Nector and Lulu's relationship.

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