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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is said that Ourika belonged to a "race of ____ murderers."
(a) Barbarous.
(b) Treacherous.
(c) Villianous.
(d) Violent.

2. Mme de B. thought that some of the priest's ideas were ____.
(a) Absurd.
(b) Politically strong.
(c) Nonsense.
(d) Wise.

3. Ourika's first memories were of sitting in Mme's _____ room.
(a) Bath.
(b) Studio.
(c) Drawing.
(d) Bed.

4. Which adjective did Ourika use to describe Mme's friends?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Joyless.
(c) Snobbish.
(d) Enthusiastic.

5. What items did Ourika remove from the house to deceive herself?
(a) Books.
(b) Mirrors.
(c) Family memorabilia.
(d) Photos.

6. Which of the following had to be delayed due to a contract.
(a) Marriage.
(b) New house.
(c) Governorship.
(d) Ourika's citizenship.

7. Charles often thought of _____ as being the same as existence.
(a) Nature.
(b) Love.
(c) Companionship.
(d) War.

8. When did Mme de B. receive news about her property?
(a) 1794.
(b) 1792.
(c) 1795,
(d) 1793.

9. Ourika had a history of being stronger than her ____.
(a) Foes.
(b) Friends.
(c) Troubles.
(d) Mind.

10. Where did the massacres take place?
(a) Santo Domingo.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Sengal.
(d) Martinique.

11. What was the reaction of Mme de B.'s circle when they returned to see Ourika at their friend's side?
(a) Displeasure.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Worry.

12. What word is used to describe the Marquise?
(a) Loud.
(b) Frank.
(c) Superior.
(d) Intellectual.

13. In which year was the King assassinated?
(a) 1794.
(b) 1796.
(c) 1795.
(d) 1793.

14. Which one of the following was included in those enthusiasms?
(a) Justice.
(b) Music.
(c) Reading.
(d) Law.

15. Many of Mme. de B.'s friends were executed using which of the following methods?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Firing squad.
(c) Lethal injection.
(d) Guillotine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous person died around this time?

2. The man took Ourika to live with which relative?

3. Who did not go on the trip to the country?

4. The intended bride's entire family was killed except for which of the following members?

5. Who was summoned to Mme de B.'s home?

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