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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The man had saved Ourika from which terrible fate?
(a) Death.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Homelessness.
(d) Disease.

3. It is said that at this time Ourika ____ life.
(a) Enjoyed.
(b) Celebrated.
(c) Loathed.
(d) Tolerated.

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

5. When Ourika woke, she saw all but which expression/emotion on the faces of the doctors.
(a) Pity.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Self-reproach.

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

7. Who was summoned to Mme de B.'s home?
(a) Tomas.
(b) Charles.
(c) Jacques.
(d) Ourika.

8. Even as a small child Ourika was offended by ______.
(a) Bad taste.
(b) Ugliness.
(c) Vulgarity.
(d) Liars.

9. What member of government took Ourika out of the country?
(a) President.
(b) Senator.
(c) First Lady.
(d) Governor.

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

11. Which of the following is not used to describe Mme de B. at this time?
(a) Open-minded.
(b) Witty.
(c) Indulgent.
(d) Frivolous.

12. During this time Ourika felt ____.
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Bored.

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

14. In what year did the Reign end?
(a) 1798.
(b) 1796.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1795.

15. The family went to stay at the home of an old priest, which was located in which town?
(a) Saint Maarten.
(b) Provence.
(c) Toulouse.
(d) Saint-Germain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Charles and Ourika's relationship was always filled with _____.

3. Ourika compared her time with Mme to _____.

4. Ourika wishes to be returned to Senegal because she felt it was better than this ____ society.

5. How old was Ourika when she was taken from her homeland?

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