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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ourika felt that Charles was just learning how to ____.
(a) Grow up.
(b) Live.
(c) See clearly.
(d) Love.

2. Ourika prayed to understand why she was meant to _____.
(a) Fight for equality.
(b) Exist alone.
(c) Be an example.
(d) Care for Mme. de B.

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

4. How old was Ourika when she was taken from her homeland?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. The intended bride's entire family was killed except for which of the following members?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Mother.
(c) Great aunt.
(d) Cousin.

6. Who traveled with Charles and his brother?
(a) Ourika.
(b) Priest.
(c) Mme d. B.
(d) Tutor.

7. Where was Ourika born?
(a) Senegal.
(b) Zaire.
(c) Tanzania.
(d) Mozambique.

8. Which accessory did Ourika wear at all times?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Scarf.
(c) Hat.
(d) Glasses.

9. Which of the following was one of Ourika's main physical ailments?
(a) Thirst.
(b) Cramps.
(c) Exhaustion.
(d) Fever.

10. It is recommended that Charles marry Mlle. de ________.
(a) Chevalier.
(b) Bonaparte.
(c) Kersaint.
(d) Themines.

11. Ourika's condition worsened over the next ___ days.
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

12. Ourika wrote about what important celebration?
(a) First Communion.
(b) Christening.
(c) Tenth birthday.
(d) Christmas.

13. What helped to strengthen the bonds between Ourika and Mme de B. and Charles?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Protest.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

14. Ourika learned about her lot in life and began to feel nothing but ____.
(a) Rage.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Pity.

15. Which of the following brings boldness of judgment?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Popularity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the intended bride's first name?

2. What items did Ourika remove from the house to deceive herself?

3. Ourika had a history of being stronger than her ____.

4. How old was Charles at this time?

5. Part of Ourika's illness was caused by the fact that she did not feel ______.

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