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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction by Margaret Waller, Pomona College.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story took place before which war?
(a) French Revolution.
(b) Spanish-American War.
(c) Revolutionary War.
(d) War of the Roses.

2. Two men capitalized on the premise of Claire's ____ novel.
(a) 5th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 3rd.

3. What was the title of Claire's first work?
(a) Marie eu Claire.
(b) Edouard.
(c) Mme. Duras.
(d) Ourika.

4. Which term is not used to describe Ourika?
(a) Excessively thin.
(b) Insomniac.
(c) Feverish.
(d) Rage filled.

5. Ourika suffers from which of the following?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Low blood sugar.
(c) Amnesia.
(d) Migraines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Claire's father refused to support the execution of which political official?

2. In what year did Claire-Louise die?

3. In which year did the couple do to France?

4. How many novels did Claire pen during her short tenure?

5. How long did it take Claire to write the novels?

(see the answer key)

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