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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 is flying over the dead lovers?

2. What is scheduled in the church after Amedee's death?

3. What does Marie do at the festival?

4. What does Emil want Marie to care about?

5. What is the name of Alexandra's personal servant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Emil and Marie were shot?

2. What happens when the lights go out at the festival?

3. How does Alexandra describe her personal life?

4. What is Alexandra's fantasy?

5. Why does Alexandra feel safe marrying Carl?

6. What caused Amedee's pain and how serious was it?

7. What happens to Amedee when Emil is about to leave for Omaha?

8. Whom does Alexandra say are her only friends?

9. What does Marie say about the wedding of Alexandra's personal servant?

10. What does Marie ask of Emil after the wedding of Alexandra's personal servant, and what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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