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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. Who orders a new viol?

2. Madeleine wants to become which of the following?

3. Who picks Madeleine out from the crowd and wraps her in string?

4. Why is Madeleine disappointed with the gypsy camp?

5. Why does Mother wish she was slim and childless?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the physical attributes of Matilda. What is so special about her?

2. How does Madeleine feel about M. Pujol by the end of Part One?

3. Who is Marguerite?

4. Why does Jean-Luc climb the trellis attached to his house?

5. What does Mother do with all of the fruit Madeleine dreams up?

6. How did M. Pujol lose his place on stage? Who replaced him?

7. How does Charlotte feel about the viol?

8. How does Madeleine feels about her impairment when she is in the convent in Paris?

9. Who commissions the viol and why?

10. Why did Saint Michel wish to be beaten and punished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Madeleine dreams of many fantastical people. How is each character unique in their own way? What purpose do the characters serve throughout the story? How would the story be different if all of the characters in it were normal and not fantastic in some way? Be sure the provide examples to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

The world in which Madeleine lives in is both realistic and fantastic. The fluidity of the story is successful in large part because of how the story easily transitions from real world to dream world. Having such an easy transition often blurs the line between the two worlds. Write an essay detailing how events and characters at times exist in both worlds. Is the story helped or hurt by these things? What explanation is given to explain why Madeleine is a conduit for these occurrences? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

A love triangle is formed between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Both Madeleine and Adrien love M. Pujol. They turn to each other at times of frustration, and even begin a sexual relationship.Write an essay exploring the love triangle between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Why do Madeleine and Adrien have a sexual relationship when they both love M. Pujol and not each other? Is M. Pujol ever aware of the relationship Madeleine and Adrien share? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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