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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in their careers, writers need all but which of the following?
(a) Editors.
(b) Agents.
(c) Managers.
(d) Booksellers.

2. How old was Ourika when she was sent into exile?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

3. Which city was the family's final destination?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Paris.
(c) Moscow.
(d) London.

4. The neighborhood was part of which major city?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) New York.

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

6. What was the man's rank?
(a) Count.
(b) Prince.
(c) Duke.
(d) Viscount.

7. Where was Claire's mother's homeland?
(a) Malaysia.
(b) Monaco.
(c) Martinique.
(d) Puerto Rico.

8. The doctor determined that Ourika had suffered from prolonged and acute ____.
(a) Diarrhea.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Melancholia.

9. Which was not included in the description of Francis?
(a) Humor.
(b) Learning.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Curious.

10. What offers the most consolation for Ourika?
(a) Rehabilitation.
(b) Education.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Religion.

11. It is said that doubt often excludes ____.
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Truth.
(c) Passion.
(d) Sympathy.

12. In what year was Claire-Louise born?
(a) 1734.
(b) 1757.
(c) 1777.
(d) 1788.

13. In which country was the story set in the beginning of the book?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) Spain.

14. What type of business did the man operate?
(a) Halfway house.
(b) Print shop.
(c) Clothier.
(d) Bookstore.

15. What word is used to describe the woman's eyes?
(a) Dead.
(b) Luminous.
(c) Lackluster.
(d) Spirited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did the chevalier's boss hold?

2. In what year did Claire-Louise die?

3. What was Fowles' state of mind when he left college?

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

5. In which year did Claire get married?

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