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

2. Which famous person died around this time?
(a) Robespierre.
(b) Ghengis Khan.
(c) Ivan the Terrible.
(d) Louis XVI.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old was Charles at this time?

4. Where was Ourika born?

5. Mme. de B. was scheduled to travel to which location the following day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the doctors say about Ourika's increased and prolonged melancholy? What did Charles and Mme. de B. do to help Ourika?

2. When did the Reign of Terror end? How did the situation change when the Reign of Terror ended?

3. How did Ourika feel about Charles' increased absences? What caused the delay of Charles and Anais' marriage?

4. How did Mme. de B. attempt to help Ourika? What was Ourika's solution to her troubles at this time?

5. Ourika decided that she must resign herself to her fate. What was the next step taken by Ourika?

6. Why is it said that Ourika was rescued twice from slavery? What happened to Ourika in regards to this issue?

7. In addition to the concern about Ourika's health, Mme. de B. had another concern. What was it? What was the solution?

8. How did Charles' happiness affect Ourika in a negative way? What was her reaction?

9. How did Ourika's education differ from the education of Charles and his brother? What were Ourika's school experiences?

10. As a result of the Revolution, Mme. de B. and Ourika were forced to leave their home and go into protective custody. Explain the situation.

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