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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. Mme. de B. was scheduled to travel to which location the following day?
(a) London.
(b) Stockholm.
(c) Monte Carlo.
(d) Paris.

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

3. The friends were killed for their loyalty to which of the following?
(a) Mme. de B.
(b) Priest.
(c) Church.
(d) Monarchy.

4. Ourika felt she owed a great deal to which of the following?
(a) Governor.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Marquise.
(d) Priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the reaction of Mme de B.'s circle when they returned to see Ourika at their friend's side?

4. Ourika asked, "Does _____ bring happiness?"

5. Who was known for having two major enthusiasms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mme. de B. influence Ourika's imagination and social development?

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

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

4. How was Ourika affected by this new state of melancholy? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction to the change in Ourika?

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

6. 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.

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

8. What were Ourika's thoughts about her future? How did those thoughts affect Mme. de B.? What were Ourika's thoughts about Charles when contemplating this new future?

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

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

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