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Claire de Duras
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ourika: An English Translation Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Claire de Duras
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following capitalized on Claire's fame?
(a) LaRoche.
(b) Anders.
(c) Ellenberger.
(d) Stedhal.

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

3. In which year did the couple do to France?
(a) 1808.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1819.

4. What is the name of Fowles' novel?
(a) Modern Revolution.
(b) The French Lieutenant's Wife.
(c) The Good Earth.
(d) Les Miserables.

5. What term is used to describe Claire's works?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Experimental.
(c) Classic.
(d) Feminist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which was not included in the description of Francis?

2. Fowles referred to Ourika as a(n) _____.

3. What famous poet is quoted at the beginning of the introduction?

4. The family fled to which country after the death of Claire's father?

5. Early in their careers, writers need all but which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the first publication of Ourika. What was unusual about the publication?

2. What does Duras' depiction of Ourika tend to continue to be important regarding race and feminism?

3. How was Fowles inspired by Ourika? What came from that inspiration?

4. What is one of the main reasons that Ourika's view of herself was so limited?

5. What about Mr. Norman's bookstore was the most exciting to Fowles?

6. What does Ourika claim is her problem? What does the doctor notice about Ourika's condition? What is the doctor's advice?

7. What occurred after Claire published "Ourika" and her second book, "Edouard?"

8. How does Ourika differ from the protagonists of other Romantic works?

9. What happened to Ourika when she left Senegal? Who took care of her?

10. What major events took place while Claire was living in England? How and when did Claire meet her husband? What was his background?

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